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Guard Retention 101: How To Develop An Impassable Guard Click the links below to jump straight to a section… Go to Video 1: 5 Essential Guard Retention Concepts Go to Video 2: The Squashing Drill Go to Video 3: The Stepping Drill Go to Video 4: Real World Retention Example If you develop an impassible […]
One of your greatest weapons in developing a killer guard is flexibility. The more flexible you are, the easier you’ll be able to transition in and out of attacks, and the less your opponent will be able to force you into positions you aren’t comfortable in and exploit the gaps in your guard. The nice […]
You might not believe it, but filming a Jiu Jitsu instructional can be a dangerous business. I certainly didn’t believe it. A few days ago, I was recording some additional content for the Lapel Guard Passing Course with one of my students Ash. During one of the demonstrations, I accidentally put Ash to sleep! This […]
Your first priority when you find yourself in a bad position should always be to get safe. If you don’t get safe, then any movement you make could mean you end up in a worse position or submission. Once you have got yourself back to a safe position, your next goal should be to build […]
Learning to transition in and out of submissions is an important skill to develop. If you can master these transitions, you’ll create an inescapable web of destruction and death for your opponents!!! Maybe that’s a slight exaggeration, but you will be able to catch more submissions. There are numerous submission transitions in Jiu Jitsu, however, […]
Let’s be honest, passing an opponents guard can be hard. That’s particularly true against those super bendy people who seem to have arms for legs. On top of having good technique, you want rock-solid balance, strong posture, and excellent mobility. While these attributes will develop naturally over time, you can accelerate your balance, posture, and […]