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 […]
Base in Jiu-Jitsu Base in Jiu-Jitsu. Here at Savarese BJJ Academy (www.northnjbjj.com), standing up in base is literally your first lesson. Whenever you are in standing position or top position it is generally demanded of you to keep a solid base of support that enables you to keep standing or top position as long as […]
Maximizing connection in Jiu-Jitsu Maximizing connection in Jiu-Jitsu is a must! Maximizing connection: Grappling is the business of controlling the movement of a resisting human being who is actively trying to control you as you try to control him. The means of control is physical connection to an opponent. Understand that connection comes in degrees. […]
Your BJJ training is a long game Your BJJ training is a long game. So play the long game. When we first enter the world of BJJ training and gain some experience, we always tend to walk into the trap of thinking we are defined by our achievements of today. We aren’t. Ultimately, you’ll be […]
Escaping the back tip for BJJ Here is an escaping the back tip for BJJ that will help you forever. When escaping the back in BJJ, better to have the floor on your back than an opponent on your back. The worst situation in a grappling match is to have an opponent on your back. […]
Where should I start from open guard? Where should I start from open guard? One of the problems associated with open guard is the sheer number of options available to you as you play the position. You can be seated or laying on your back, have inside control or outside control, a large number of […]
2 possible reactions to grips in BJJ There are 2 possible reactions to grips in BJJ. First of all, where is his energy going? When you get a grip upon an opponent there two possible reactions. The first is that simply doesn’t react. In this case, go straight into your offensive move and win. By […]
Combinations in BJJ are a must Combinations in BJJ are a must! Work in pairs, triples and quadruples. Here at Savarese BJJ Academy (www.bergencountybjj.com), we believe having a strong offensive move is a wonderful thing, but not nearly so wonderful as having a strong complimentary move that goes in the opposite direction to overcome resistance […]
Mount best option in fighting? Is the mount best option in fighting? here are our thoughts at Savarese BJJ (www.njbjj.com). The mount as a grappling pin: The mounted position is the most desired position in classical Jiu-Jitsu. This is because classical Jiu-Jitsu is FIGHTING Jiu-Jitsu. The mount is the best pin for striking an opponent […]
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