Portland Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques: Omoplata

Guillotine Choke

One of the most beautiful things about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the fact that it is almost like a game of cat-and-mouse. One person initiates an attack, only to have it countered, which leads to a whole new playing field because you may have transitioned your position. That is one of the reasons so many… Read more »

Portland BJJ techniques: The Mount position

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One of the reasons that the mount is so important, is because in BJJ, both in competition and in actual street fights, it is the most common position that you are going to find yourself in. Add in the fact that it is a position you can do a lot of damage in Jiu Jitsu,… Read more »

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques: The Helio Collar Choke

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In the game of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, unlike wrestling you will become familiar with fighting from all positions. That is why this Collar Choke from the Guard is a great move to learn when you do find yourself on your back. Just because you are on your back, does not mean that you should simply… Read more »

How To Do Tai Chi For Beginners

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This guideon How To Do Tai Chi For Beginners is broken into three parts The How, The Why and Going Deeper. The how only takes a couple of minutes and will change your life.  Do it now. Once you’ve had that experience move on the to why and going deeper.  Each will add to the power… Read more »

Portland Jiu Jitsu Techniques: The Kimura from Guard

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Jiu Jitsu is all about making sure that you are never defenseless, regardless of where the fight goes or who you are fighting. Whether you are training Jiu Jitsu in Portland, OR, or are involved in a real life street fight, this Kimura from the Guard works in every situation because it does not require… Read more »

BJJ Techniques: The Triangle Choke From Guard

Jiu Jitsu in Portland: Triangle Choke

One of the most impressive looking techniques in BJJ is the Triangle Choke from the Guard, especially in competition and mixed martial arts, it is one of the most impressive techniques to pull off and allows the user to pull off a victory from seemingly out of nowhere. In this example, your opponent is trying… Read more »

The Muay Thai Way

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Why Muay Thai when there are so many things out there you can do? Ask yourself what are you looking for? Fitness, challenge, stronger will, the strength to follow through with your goals, comradery that is next to family, or a beautiful art that will keep you inspired for a life time. Muay Thai will… Read more »