Jiu-Jitsu Strategies On and Off the Mat. Often, we go to Jiu-Jitsu class learn some new moves, practice them, and make some of them part of our own game. It is easy to get caught up in this cycle and not progress even close to what our true potential is. In this article, I want… Read more »
“Sir, you need to relax. You are using a lot of muscle.” I’ve heard this every week or two for the last nine years. To my credit it’s better than it used to be. I can flow… some 🙂 Still, yielding more, even in the face of intense pressure has become the heart of my… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Rear Naked Choke from the Back Mount is a method that is great whether you are in competition, or an actual fight with an assailant. The moment you have the back of an opponent in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you can do the most damage without the risk of your opponent doing anything to you…. Read more »
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 »
One of the reasons that people often mention when they are asked why they train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques may be surprising. It is the fact that it is not just about the physical, but the mental aspect as well. One of the best ways to make sure that you are going to get a… Read more »
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