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More half guard passing tips

More half guard passing tips More half guard passing tips for you…first, when your in half guard on top, there is no need to rush. Of all the methods of passing guard, passing from half guard gives you the most ability to slow things down and dictate the pace. We preach dictating the pace as […]

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Half guard passing in MMA/fighting

Half guard passing in MMA/fighting is one of the best ways to neutralize for the top. Today’s Jiu-Jitsu has many exciting and very effective methods of guard passing that have risen to prominence in last decade. When it’s time to apply some of these to MMA or fighting however, they often run into problems due […]

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Ashi garami/single leg x tips for BJJ

Ashi garami/single leg x tips for BJJ Here is an Ashi garami/single leg x tips for BJJ. The best entries for Ashi garami based leg locks from bottom position require you to first either get your opponents hands to the mat or butt to the mat. If you want to increase your success with leg […]

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Devastating pressure in BJJ

Devastating pressure in BJJ Devastating pressure in BJJ is a common trait that I have seen in all the greats in BJJ over my 26 years in the art.  Some of the most dominant grapplers I ever saw had something in common… they had devastating pressure and were great guard passers. Over the many years […]

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Freeing your legs in BJJ

Freeing your legs in BJJ Freeing your legs in BJJ is a must have skill in BJJ. Learning to extract your leg from the grip of your opponents legs is among the most valuable skills in all of Jiu-Jitsu: A fundamental feature of Jiu-Jitsu as a sport is that positional dominance is largely understood in […]