The Americana aka Keylock in BJJ Lets have a conversation about The Americana aka Keylock in BJJ. Many believe the Americana aka Keylock in BJJ is the great under performer among the various submission holds of Jiu-Jitsu: The soul of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu resides in its submission holds. There are around fifteen to twenty families of […]
You don’t always win in BJJ You don’t always win in BJJ. Just like in life, you do not always win in Jiu-Jitsu, and sometimes class can be very frustrating when we feel like we are not improving. But we need this challenge as well; otherwise, how will we deal with the inevitable disappointments and […]
Multi-Tasking in BJJ Multi-Tasking in BJJ is a skill that must be learned over time. As much as we value focus in Jiu-Jitsu it should be quite clear to you that there is a strong demand in many situations in BJJ for you to work on several different tasks at the same time if you […]
Problem in the application of BJJ submission holds A common problem in the application of BJJ submission holds is the tendency most people have to attempt the move before they have the preconditions necessary for the success of the move set in place. Get everything in place first, then go. Any given submission has a […]
Preservation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Preservation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the key components to reaching blackbelt. Here are some more tidbits about Preservation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you can preserve your BALANCE, then you can see and react well to every threat and at a moment’s notice launch your own attacks. If you can […]
2 main approaches to a BJJ match There are 2 main approaches to a BJJ match. The two ways are proactive and reactive approaches. Whenever you go out to battle an opponent there are two main approaches you can take with the application of whatever technique and skills you bring to the match. The first […]
The art of showing up to BJJ class MASTER THE ART OF SHOWING UP… Recently a student asked how they can improve their skills. Without hesitation, I go into my long-winded answer covering all these specific situations; then, I see the eyes glaze over (which is a conversation for another day) so I just end […]
Being prepared for trouble in BJJ Being prepared for trouble in BJJ is a necessary skill. You must always be prepared for any situation that can be problematic. In Jiu-Jitsu we always train ourselves to find the best routes to the best outcomes. However, the reality is that your opponents are doing the same thing […]
Opportunity and Emotion in BJJ Opportunity and Emotion in BJJ often go hand in hand in Jiu-Jitsu. When opportunity knocks, it’s time to break down the door. In a match against a tough opponent, you may be presented with only one opportunity to make a decisive attack. Whether you do so successfully will come down […]
The beauty of the triangle in BJJ The beauty of the triangle in BJJ cannot be undersold. In addition, it is probably one of the most important finishing holds to learn in BJJ. At our Academy, Savarese BJJ (www.bergencountybjj.com), it is taught to you almost every class through your first 3 months of training. Furthermore, here […]
