I was coaching a session at @10paustin 10th Planet Austin…

I was coaching a session at @10paustin 10th Planet Austin recently and this motivated…

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Defensive soundness

Defensive soundness: Just as a good boxer always protects himself at all times through…

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Doubling your chances

Doubling your chances: For every ten times you try to sweep someone your own size and…

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Don’t stand in front of danger

Don’t stand in front of danger: If someone motioned towards you in a way that conveyed…

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Reaching

Reaching: In all combat sports we have a basic need for defensive soundness at all times.…

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As long as you’ve got a heart beat you’ve got a hope

As long as you’ve got a heart beat you’ve got a hope - Hope and belief are powerful tools…

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Integration of offense and defense

Integration of offense and defense: Jiu jitsu and fighting in general is always divided…

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Defense into offense

Defense into offense: The moves of Jiu jitsu are divided evenly into offense and defense.…

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When one part of your body is in trouble – other parts have to come to the rescue

When one part of your body is in trouble - other parts have to come to the rescue: The…

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New Wave Half Guard

New Wave Half Guard: I am very pleased to announce the release today of my latest…

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In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense

In the gym you regret every minute of playing defense - it’s uncomfortable, frustrating…

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Even when in defense…

Even when in defense - train your mind to look for counter offense. If your mind is…

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Defense in depth

Defense in depth: Most of you know that I put an extraordinarily high value on defense…

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Peeling hands

Peeling hands: Always remember that most grappling techniques begin with grip. The hands…

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Defensive soundness

Defensive soundness: I’m sure you’ve all been to a boxing match and heard fools in the…

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Getting out of trouble – and putting the other guy into trouble

Getting out of trouble - and putting the other guy into trouble: If there is one skill in…

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If your back is on the floor – then you know that your opponent can’t get to your back

If your back is on the floor - then you know that your opponent can’t get to your back:…

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Open guard knees to chest

Open guard knees to chest: People talk about posture all the time in Jiu jitsu -…

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Defensive soundness before submission

Defensive soundness before submission: The great cliche of Jiu jitsu is “position before…

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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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