Building your repertoire in Jiu-Jitsu Building your repertoire in Jiu-Jitsu can be hard. Also, at times, a blow to the ego. For example, when a young musician develops, a big part of that development is building a repertoire of musical pieces that they can play extremely well, a good gauge of their developing maturity as […]
Approach to open guard attacks When talking about an approach to open guard attacks, mine is simple. If you can’t get under them, knock them backwards. So, a big part of my theory to this type of situations is to get deep UNDER an opponent so that you can lift and elevate them into vulnerable […]
Distance control in BJJ Distance control in BJJ is something to think about. When you first go to engage an opponent from seated guard there are a lot of variables that will influence how you will engage. Some of these variables are within your control and some are not. One that often is within your […]
First contact in grappling First contact: Every grappling match begins with the closing of distance and first physical contact, whether it be in standing position or on the floor. It will greatly benefit you to have a plan in place before the first contact happens, rather than make contact and see what happens. There are […]
Half Guard Passing When Half Guard Passing, Use all your options when passing the half guard. In addition, passing the half represents perhaps the most high percentage and versatile method of passing your opponents legs in the sport. So, use it well and use it often. Whenever you choose to use it, be aware that […]
Recognition of opportunity in BJJ The beginning of every application of a physical technique is the mental act of recognition of opportunity in BJJ. Every time you go to apply a move or tactic in the art of Jiu-Jitsu the first step is a mental one – recognizing that the opportunity is there to apply […]
BJJ Half guard passing BJJ Half guard passing can be very beneficial. One of the tips of half guard passing is once you control the head you can focus upon extracting your leg. The ultimate goal of every half guard pass is to extract your leg and pass either to the two sides of your […]
3 great entry points into submission in BJJ Here are 3 great entry points into submission. The Ashi garami entry into all types of leglocks and heel hooks. Another is the Front headlock. In addition, the Kimura and Kimura trap psotion can be dangerous. Theart of Jiu-Jitsu has a dizzying array of moves, tactics, principles and in the wild […]
How to be a good student in BJJ How to be a good student in BJJ, I am often asked the question. As the head of Savarese BJJ (www.njbjj.com) for almost 20 years, I am always asked “what makes a good student?” or “what d you look for in a student”. People offer all kinds […]
Back Attack Theory in BJJ How does my back attack theory in BJJ differ from others? Here it is…The back… How should I play between the position and the choke? I always coach that in a no-gi submission match with no striking, the back is the ultimate position. When BJJ practitioners wear a gi, I […]
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