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Importance of posture in Jiu-Jitsu

Importance of posture in Jiu-Jitsu Importance of posture in Jiu-Jitsu can be tricky for some. One tip for posture in Jiu-Jitsu is to stay compact. Probably one of the biggest problems beginners in BJJ face is that of extending their bodies at times that make them very vulnerable to attack. Most of the fundamental postures […]

Moving up the ladder in BJJ

Moving up the ladder in BJJ Moving up the ladder in BJJ can be tricky for some. The higher you go….Moving up the ladder in BJJ, the less you will concern yourself with the standard techniques of the sport. Your first challenge when you begin your BJJ journey is to develop strong skills in the […]

In BJJ, Use the power of your hips

In BJJ, Use the power of your hips In BJJ, Use the power of your hips! Using the power of your hips is important o building a good defensive system. In most respects the human body is not particularly impressive in terms of generating power, but the hips and legs are a notable exception. When […]

The great divide in BJJ

The great divide in BJJ The great divide in BJJ: There are two approaches to winning in Jiu-Jitsu. The first are PROACTIVE methods. Here the idea is to initiate the action. You set the goal and start the work towards it. So if I favor arm bar attacks, I will begin with set ups that […]

Finishing mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu

Finishing mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu Finishing mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu should always be on your mind. A distinctive feature of our coaching style here at Savarese BJJ Academy (northnjbjj.com) is an unusually heavy emphasis on finishing mechanics for all the major submission holds that we teach at our Academy. So often I see talented athletes do a […]

Mentors in BJJ

Mentors in BJJ Mentors in BJJ: I am a huge believer in the idea of taking on grappling mentors, usually someone with a similar body type as you, or just outstanding figures in the art Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  who you believe have some characteristics that strongly appeal to you or which you believe could greatly […]

Why BJJ is so effective

Why BJJ is so effective This is my opinion of Why BJJ is so effective…Clarity of purpose. Here at Savarese BJJ Academy (bjjlyndhurst.com) we truly believe that one of the great reasons why classical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is so successful as a martial art is it’s incredibly simple and clear basic directive. You can explain it […]

How to coach new students in BJJ

How to coach new students in BJJ How to coach new students in BJJ is always up for debate. Here at Savarese BJJ Academy (www.northnjbjj.com) , we always think long term. Coach the big picture first. The growth and development of any given technique in our repertoire follows the same pattern as the growth and […]

Biggest problem that BJJ beginner students face

Biggest problem that BJJ beginner students face The single biggest problem that BJJ beginner students face: When people begin the study of Jiu-Jitsu, they often see it as a matter of learning a sufficient number of moves in sufficient detail to be able to hold their own on the mat with their classmates. Certainly there […]

BJJ: Attack the back, immobilize the head

BJJ: Attack the back, immobilize the head Here at Savarese BJJ Academy (www.njbjj.com), we have a saying: In BJJ, Attack the back, immobilize the head. Attacking the back and surrounding and immobilizing the head is so important. There are many effective ways to control and attack from the back, but one of the most important […]