Controlling your opponents movement in Jiu-Jitsu
Controlling your opponents movement in Jiu-Jitsu Controlling your opponents movement in Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most important aspects of your BJJ game. There are many forms of physical control in Jiu-Jitsu – positional control, balance control, grip control – the list is long; but the single most important form of physical control is control […]
Committing to a move in Jiu-Jitsu
Committing to a move in Jiu-Jitsu Committing to a move In Jiu-Jitsu is essential to victory.: In BJJ, moves that almost worked don’t count. A move has to be taken from start to completion if it is to have an impact on the match. Timidity is thus not a virtue when performing moves against resistance. […]
Off Balancing your opponent in BJJ
Off Balancing your opponent in BJJ Off Balancing your opponent in BJJ is one of the keys to good guard play. If your opponent is out of balance then being under their weight is no impediment to you. If you can interrupt their balance there is nothing they can do to you until their balance […]
Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be perfect, just on time
Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be perfect, just on time Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be perfect, just on time. that is a great quote from the book Jiu-Jitsu university by Saulo Ribeiro. Some moves come naturally…others…not so much: I’m sure you’ve had the pleasant experience of learning a new move and everything just felt smooth and […]
Jiu-Jitsu starts with a plan
Jiu-Jitsu starts with a plan Jiu-Jitsu starts with a plan. Start with a plan: Every time you come toward your opponent from a neutral position there are myriad opportunities for both of you. One possible approach is to let your opponent initiate and react to that. Many athletes do very well with that approach. I […]
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