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Escaping the back tip for BJJ

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. […]

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Where should I start from open guard?

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 […]

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2 possible reactions to grips in BJJ

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 […]

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Combinations in BJJ are a must

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 […]

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Mount best option in fighting?

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 […]