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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]