Closing distance

Closing distance: The whole game in Jiu Jitsu or indeed, any grappling art, is to get…

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Capturing the head

Capturing the head: The human body is essentially a skull connected to a spine and…

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Getting under an opponent’s center of gravity

Getting under an opponent’s center of gravity: A key skill is grappling is that of…

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Putting things together

Putting things together: Nothing gets the breakthrough better than COMBINED ATTACKS.…

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Take a breather

Take a breather: Probably one of the more commonly asked questions I get is - how can can…

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Know thyself

Know thyself: A big part of success both short term and long term comes from knowing your…

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Shields up Captain…

Shields up Captain...The human body is a rather delicate thing - but there are certain…

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Creation and destruction of space

Creation and destruction of space: Most of Jiu Jitsu is fought on the ground - as much…

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Using your head

Using your head: The phrase “using your head” usually means to use your intelligence to…

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Aim high

Aim high: The single biggest obstacle to the learning and improving process is LOW…

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The foundations of your game and Learning new skills

The foundations of your game and Learning new skills: The fastest learners of my approach…

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Distance control and half guard

Distance control and half guard: One of the great problems associated with the use of…

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Half guard and connection

Half guard and connection: One of the distinguishing characteristics of a tight half…

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Hand control

Hand control: The vast majority of moves in Jiu Jitsu require the use of the hands to…

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Untying a knot

Untying a knot: Have you ever had the experience of trying to untie a big and complicated…

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Working for an angle

Working for an angle: A foundational principle of Jiu Jitsu is to always seek some form…

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If you can extend a limb – you can break a limb

If you can extend a limb - you can break a limb: Good Jiu Jitsu players are always very…

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When the arms can’t get the breakthrough you seek – let your legs do the work

When the arms can’t get the breakthrough you seek - let your legs do the work: A…

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This is the meaning behind “position before submission

In the majority of cases it is not so much any one submission attack that determines the…

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Attack their balance first and the real attacks become easy

Attack their balance first and the real attacks become easy: There is nothing more…

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