Be patient with your strangles

Be patient with your strangles: A common problem that afflicts many beginners in Jiu…

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Use your feet like hands

Use your feet like hands: The single biggest problem most people have when they begin Jiu…

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If it ain’t tight – it ain’t right

If it ain’t tight - it ain’t right: The first goal when applying submission hold is to…

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Surprise

Surprise: of all the elements that can make for a successful entry into a move - surprise…

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Anyone can look calm and composed when they’re winning

Anyone can look calm and composed when they’re winning, but it’s how calm and composed…

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If you can present and frame the problem…

If you can present and frame the problem your trying to overcome in a clear and well…

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If you can clearly articulate the problem – it’s usually easy to find a solution

If you can clearly articulate the problem - it’s usually easy to find a solution: The…

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Identify the problem

Identify the problem: Every submission hold has an escape. Every escape involves a set of…

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Sometimes the real focus of the problem isn’t what you think

Sometimes the real focus of the problem isn’t what you think: Very often in the sport of…

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Studying Philosophy

Studying Philosophy: I have made many foolish decisions in my life, but one decision I…

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Angles for strangles

Angles for strangles: Nothing beats a strangle from the back to demonstrate clearly the…

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The Yerkes – Dodson law

The Yerkes - Dodson law: My entire approach to training athletes and preparing them for…

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Structure and movement

Structure and movement: A good coach can look at a student whom they have never met or…

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Experiment with mixed results

Experiment with mixed results: The victory by Welterweight Georges St-Pierre at…

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