Opportunity and Emotion in BJJ
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 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 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 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 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 […]
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