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Back when I was a humble blue belt, I desperately wanted to become a submission monster and have Helio Gracie like ability to tap anyone… unfortunately, Jiu Jitsu is a cruel mistress more often than not my fumbling submission attempts would end in … [Read more]
Have you ever heard the phrase, "failing to plan is planning to fail.” Well, mind maps are an excellent way to plan your Jiu Jitsu and can be a very useful tool regardless of your skill level. I've talked to you before about the benefits of mind … [Read more]
There are few positions in Jiu Jitsu as painful as Knee on Belly. When you get someone that understands how to control the position, it can feel like a baby hippo pressing down on your chest. I’ve seen many people tap (and a few go to hospital) … [Read more]
Getting stuck in closed guard sucks but if your opponent is good in that position, it will be a miserable experience. Go to Video 1: Posture In Guard Go to Video 2: My Favourite Guard Break Go to Video 3: My Back Up Plan Go to Video 4: No Gi, … [Read more]
Over the next few days, the biggest competition in the Jiu Jitsu calendar is taking place at the Pyramid in Long Beach, California. The world's best Jiu Jitsu players will gather and compete to become the World Champion 2016. For some this will be … [Read more]
Takedowns are one of the most neglected areas Jiu Jitsu. However, they often mean the difference between winning and losing a fight. If you watch any high level Jiu Jitsu athlete they always have a good understanding of takedowns and a few go to … [Read more]
Let's be honest, getting caught in a triangle sucks. Apart from the obvious risk of being choked, you also have to worry about arm bars and wrist locks all while your head is being squashed. The best way to avoid a triangle is to maintain good … [Read more]
Getting stuck in a closed guard experts closed guard is a miserable place to be. Instead of passing, you spend the whole time fighting to regain your posture and fending off their relentless attacks. To give you an example of this, check out this … [Read more]
Side control is the last place people think they will get triangle choked from. However, the triangle can be just as effective from side control as it can from any other position. It just needs to be set up correctly. This short instructional … [Read more]
One of the most common questions I get asked is "What does your strength & conditioning training look like?" To answer that question, I've enlisted the help of my S & C coach, Will Badenoch. Since I started training with Will, my Jiu … [Read more]
Check out this killer ab workout that was specifically designed for BJJ or MMA. Here's the full list of ab exercises: 1. Knees together, toes together 2. Butterfly 3. Elevated Knees together, toes together 4. Elevated Butterfly 5. Legs … [Read more]
"Position before submission" is a commonly used phrase in Jiu Jitsu. And in my experience when you understand how to control a position the submission becomes a lot easier. One reason for this is your opponent has to use more energy and give more … [Read more]