December 26, 2020
You always start directly in front of opponents – but your goal is always to move from there to an advantageous angle in order to attack
You always start directly in front of opponents - but your goal is always to move from…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
December 24, 2020
From guard almost everything begins with an attack on the opponents balance
From guard almost everything begins with an attack on the opponents balance: Here I am…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Guards
December 21, 2020
Demarcation point – the elbow
Demarcation point - the elbow: It sounds so obvious as to be foolish, but It’s important…
North-South Position,Knee On Belly,Side Control,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
December 20, 2020
Get a good start through grip
Get a good start through grip: Projects that begin well are generally easier to keep…
December 16, 2020
Control of the head and arm is real control
Control of the head and arm is real control: You will often hear people say that he who…
December 13, 2020
The real artfulness of Jiu jitsu is in the ability to grapple an opponent with your legs
The real artfulness of Jiu jitsu is in the ability to grapple an opponent with your legs:…
December 8, 2020
Inside control and outside control
Inside control and outside control: All physical control over another human being is…
November 21, 2020
Every attack from bottom is first an attack on your opponents stance and balance
Every attack from bottom is first an attack on your opponents stance and balance: There…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 18, 2020
Hard work becomes easier when it’s done from a good stance
Hard work becomes easier when it’s done from a good stance: Jiu jitsu is a game played…
November 5, 2020
Climbing rope
Climbing rope: The goal of grappling is control over your opponents body - and the two…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
November 1, 2020
First contact
First contact: Grappling sports are all about making contact and keeping contact in order…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 29, 2020
Let the position do the work for you
Let the position do the work for you: It’s natural in combat sports to feel like you…
Knee On Belly,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 28, 2020
Regulating tension
Regulating tension: When you first began Jiu jitsu you probably had the same problem…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 26, 2020
Don’t just attack the joint – attack his balance at the same time
Don’t just attack the joint - attack his balance at the same time: I’m sure that many…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Locks
October 18, 2020
Most times you have a juji gatame arm bar you also have a triangle available
Most times you have a juji gatame arm bar you also have a triangle available: The…
Triangles,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Armbars
October 16, 2020
The second you make contact with the leg – attack your opponents balance
The second you make contact with the leg - attack your opponents balance: A very common…
Leg Locks,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...
October 13, 2020
If you can make an opponent stumble – whichever move you choose to perform next will be easy
If you can make an opponent stumble - whichever move you choose to perform next will be…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
October 8, 2020
Head and shoulders
Head and shoulders: people talk a lot about head control in Jiu jitsu, and for a good…
October 5, 2020
Control
Control: The fundamental goal of good Jiu jitsu is always control that leads to…
Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Strategy & Tactics
September 30, 2020
Your success or failure in the standing position will come from your mastery of the crucial precursor skills
Your success or failure in the standing position will come from your mastery of the…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Takedowns