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Offensive and defensive initiative from BJJ guard

Offensive and defensive initiative from BJJ guard Offensive and defensive initiative from BJJ guard. This is a question I always get. There are 2 different kinds, offensive and defensive opening moves from guard. Whenever you are in a competitive match with a skilled opponent and making use of guard position, there will be times your […]

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Position and standing technique in BJJ

Position and standing technique in BJJ Position and standing technique: From the first day you begin your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, you got told the importance of position. Position before submission has always been the motto of BJJ or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. You were probably told that position is more important than anything else and you should […]

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The best positions to finish in BJJ

The best positions to finish in BJJ The best positions to finish in BJJ are usually considered the mount and the back. So, make sure you have good chokes and control from those positions of importance. History has shown that chokes from rear mount have been the single most successful and versatile form of submission […]

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BJJ offers something for everyone

BJJ offers something for everyone BJJ offers something for everyone, it one of the best things I love about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Some want to compete, some lose weight, some maybe just want to make some new friend with common fitness goals. Maybe some want to be a MMA fighters. People from all walks of life, […]

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Pulling the trigger on submissions in BJJ

Pulling the trigger on submissions in BJJ Pulling the trigger on submissions in BJJ sometimes takes time to learn, but is a necessary skill in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Opportunity won’t last forever, sometimes, it’s just a flash. The higher in rank you get, the smaller the openings become.  Jiu-Jitsu is a game of movement. As the […]