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Posted on September 12, 2016

4 Beginner Guard Passing Mistakes

When you are starting jiu-jitsu passing the guard can be a frustrating experience. Getting trapped inside your opponent’s closed guard and fending off a constant stream of sweeps and submissions is …

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Posted on January 29, 2016

5 Important Questions to Ask When Learning a New Move In Class

So your instructor has just showed a new move to the class that has you excited. You can’t wait to drill this and add this to your game. How do you …

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Posted on November 20, 2015

5 Things to Drill in Bjj

It is no secret that many of the top competitors are strong believers in drilling techniques in bjj. One multiple time World BJJ Champion said that he believed 60% of …

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Posted on July 23, 2015

How To Work With Your Partner During Technique Portion of Class

Last class while teaching the technique portion of the bjj class (attacks from side control and overcoming a defensive opponent) I was observing two of the more serious students drilling …

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Posted on May 11, 2015January 10, 2018

Your Role in learning to Roll – The Bjj student's responsibility in self learning

I read one black belt quote that by the time to student reaches purple belt, they should have seen nearly all of the techniques they need to become a black …

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Posted on May 8, 2015January 10, 2018

Drilling. How To Do It Right

“Want to drill?” The students will move to the edge of the mat during rolling, to “drill” their techniques. It quickly devolves from executing repetitions of an arm lock to …

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Posted on April 6, 2015January 10, 2018

10 important reminders of important bjj etiquette.

Every sport or subculture has its specific set of rules and etiquette. When you are first introduced to the sport and art of brazilian jiu-jitsu, people will explain to you …

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Posted on March 25, 2015January 10, 2018

Developing Your "A" Game – Tips on Finding Your Strongest Positions

It doesn’t take long into your study of bjj before you start to experience success with some positions or submissions. It seems that whenever you roll, you find yourself in …

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Posted on February 6, 2015January 10, 2018

Look Mom…No Hands! A Great Drill to Develop Your Open Guard

One of the students in my bjj academy had recently injured one of his hands and was forced to miss several days of training. When he returned, he had a hand …

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Posted on December 11, 2014January 10, 2018

Basic BJJ GYM Etiquettes and Reminders for Beginners

Rules are good. While others may see rules as a way to hinder freedom, they liberate us from chaos… or at least make training a harmonious environment for everyone. There are …

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