March 2012 archive

Review of Jacare’s BJJ Instructional

Cover Art for the Instructional

I’ve had this set for awhile now but it wasn’t until recently that I actually sat down and watched it all. I wish I had done so earlier since there is a lot of great technique on it. The instructional is split into four parts, which include takedowns, guard passes, submissions, and sweeps. Some of …

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Thought process on teaching private lessons

The goal is simple. It involves two primary parts. The first is to clearly establish with the student what they want to accomplish in the session, and then help them achieve that goal to the best degree possible in the time frame available. Now of those two parts, the second tends to be one that …

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Vince Quitugua’s Lost Techniques Of The Half Guard

Cover Art for the Lost Techniques of the Half Guard

I first studied this instructional a few years ago, and the only things that stuck with me were the London and Golden Gate sweeps in their basic forms. Now that I have more knowledge to associate with the material,  I can appreciate how much more great technique is available on the Lost Techniques. The instructional …

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An ever growing list of meaningful quotes that you can apply

Motivational, Inspirational and Meaningful Quotes

Updated: March 18th, 2016 Take a moment and pick at least one quote. Then ask yourself does it have relevance to you. That exercise is one that I make an effort to do as well because it is better to learn from history than experience. It can save you time and pain, and that’s why …

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Paragon BJJ: secrets of our success instructional review

Secrets of Our Success is unique in that it is like a collection of mini instructionals instead of just one. When you watch it, you get a lot of different perspectives on one DVD. Now since each of the Paragon elite are showing their favorite techniques, it can seem a little disorganized. Just understand that the …

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