The default principle

The default principle: A critical part of your pathway to strangulation mastery is…

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Getting good at offense quickly – learn to get to the back – the remarkable case of Nick Rodríguez

Getting good at offense quickly - learn to get to the back - the remarkable case of Nick…

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When attacking with ashi garami – make your first movement hip to hip

When attacking with ashi garami - make your first movement hip to hip: The single most…

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The magic of cross collar grips

The magic of cross collar grips: In all aspects of Jiu Jitsu - THE BEGINNING OF CONTROL…

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Craig Jones Kimura

Craig Jones Kimura: Craig Jones was victorious last night at @kasaigrappling July 4th…

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When strangleholds and joint locks join forces

When strangleholds and joint locks join forces: The submission holds of Jiu Jitsu are…

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The greatest vulnerability of the human body – the back

The greatest vulnerability of the human body - the back: The human body is entirely set…

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The versatility of front headlock position

The versatility of front headlock position: one of the most commonly occurring positions…

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Don’t forget your legs!

Don’t forget your legs! It’s very in Jiu Jitsu to get tunnel vision as we close in on a…

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Will it work in a fight?

Will it work in a fight? I am often asked whether or not certain techniques of Jiu Jitsu…

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A fundamental dichotomy in methods of attack

A fundamental dichotomy in methods of attack - the ultimate aim of all good Jiu Jitsu is…

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The devastating power of strangles – the dark art of strangulation

The devastating power of strangles - the dark art of strangulation: In all of unarmed…

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Building a devastating arm bar

Building a devastating arm bar: I always encourage my students to focus hard on the…

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The importance of Front Headlock position

The importance of Front Headlock position: One of the main criteria I use for selecting…

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Attack their ability to move first and their joints second

Attack their ability to move first and their joints second: Submission holds are most…

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Different arm bar – different priorities

Different arm bar - different priorities: Probably the most basic difference in the…

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Arm bars from bottom – GET HEAVY ON THE HEAD

Arm bars from bottom - GET HEAVY ON THE HEAD: Arm bars (juji gatame) are among the most…

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Division and Unity

Division and Unity: A big part of the arm bar (juji gatame) system that I teach is the…

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