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There are numerous benefits to using drills to develop technique. Drills make it easier for you to learn and remember a technique, they're a great way to warm the body up, and can give you a great sport specific workout. For these reasons, we … [Read more]
Explaining the underlying concepts behind a technique or position can be incredibly beneficial in helping people understand what they're trying to achieve and how the same idea can be applied in different situations. To help instructors and … [Read more]
There are many styles of top control. Some people like to squash their opponents, some people like to float and use movement to stay on top, and some people like to pin their opponents and take away their ability to move. Regardless of the style … [Read more]
One of the most common problems Jiu Jitsu students have when they attack a submission is losing control of the position. This can happen through a loss of balance, giving their opponent space to move, or rushing to get the tap. The Step Over … [Read more]
The Americana from Side Control is one of the first submissions you'll learn when you start Jiu Jitsu. However, when you come to try it in sparring, the Americana can be difficult to catch. A big reason for this is because you're trying to control … [Read more]