Building your repertoire in Jiu-Jitsu
Building your repertoire in Jiu-Jitsu Building your repertoire in Jiu-Jitsu can be hard. Also, at times, a blow to the ego. For example, when a young musician develops, a big part of that development is building a repertoire of musical pieces that they can play extremely well, a good gauge of their developing maturity as […]
Approach to open guard attacks
Approach to open guard attacks When talking about an approach to open guard attacks, mine is simple. If you can’t get under them, knock them backwards. So, a big part of my theory to this type of situations is to get deep UNDER an opponent so that you can lift and elevate them into vulnerable […]
Distance control in BJJ
Distance control in BJJ Distance control in BJJ is something to think about. When you first go to engage an opponent from seated guard there are a lot of variables that will influence how you will engage. Some of these variables are within your control and some are not. One that often is within your […]
First contact in grappling
First contact in grappling First contact: Every grappling match begins with the closing of distance and first physical contact, whether it be in standing position or on the floor. It will greatly benefit you to have a plan in place before the first contact happens, rather than make contact and see what happens. There are […]
Half Guard Passing
Half Guard Passing When Half Guard Passing, Use all your options when passing the half guard. In addition, passing the half represents perhaps the most high percentage and versatile method of passing your opponents legs in the sport. So, use it well and use it often. Whenever you choose to use it, be aware that […]
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