There’s a certain kinda guy in the room that I’ve run into more than once. He absolutely refuses to give an inch, no matter what. Hell, the position could be completely and utterly lost and yet he still clings on desperately. Sometimes, it’s a grip and other times, it could be a particular guard. It …
Category: Concepts
This section is all about concepts that can be applied to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. If you understand the concept, you can create the methods.
The precursor to destruction
Hip Tilt. John Wayne. Crowbar Sweep. All those names are used to identify one of my favorite sweeps, but in my mind, I think of it simply as the precursor to destruction. Wonder why? It’s simply because I actually prefer when people defend it. Hell, a lot of times, I want them to defend more …
I see your micro position and I raise you another
Let’s chat about the micro just a wee bit. At a certain point, focus must shift in that direction in order to take any position or technique to a higher level. Little things like understanding the significance of specific grips, body placement and angles make a ridiculous amount of difference. Don’t believe me? Psh. Alright. …
A blatant assault on all that is half guard
Half is life. I would like more people to understand that. But many moons ago, while I was at a seminar, almost an hour was spent on how to slice through it like butter and make your opponents suffer so much that they just want to let you pass. Underhooks were stolen left and right. …
Just like a fish flopping on the sand
Oh boy, let me tell you about a sight that I dread seeing. Someone’s guard gets passed. They let the weight settle down. And then they start bumping and shrimping frantically like a fish flopping out of water. Get this though. They still go absolutely nowhere. It blows my mind how often I’ve seen that …