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Best all around method of passing guard in BJJ

Best all around method of passing guard in BJJ The best all around method of passing guard is passing from half guard in BJJ. I have been using this style for over 15 years. There are many effective ways to pass an opponents guard, but to me, the single best all round method will always […]

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You must relax during BJJ

You must relax during BJJ You must relax during BJJ. When you start your journey in BJJ, you will hear your instructors tell you “relax” or “loosen up” quite often. 2 of the biggest learning secrets are Relaxation and Tension. One of the toughest things to learn on your Jiu-Jitsu journey is the side by […]

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Have a game plan for your BJJ training

Have a game plan for your BJJ training Always have a game plan for your BJJ training. You must have a purpose: The single most important thing you carry into your daily workout is not your skill, your knowledge or your desire or most of the things mentioned in this regard, it’s a sense of […]

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Recovering energy in BJJ

Recovering energy in BJJ Recovering energy in BJJ can be an important facet in eventually getting a submission. How do we get this done? With what one of my instructors used to call active rest. Jiu-Jitsu, like any martial art or combat sport, can be an exhausting experience. Sometimes, prolonged periods of exertion, especially when […]

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BJJ Takedowns for Self Defense

As far as BJJ Takedowns for self defense go, he are my thoughts on their magnitude. The common sentiment you will hear in BJJ circles is that one of the chief virtues of takedowns for self defense training is that a hard powerful takedown on concrete is a fight ender, In addition, it means you […]