A fight to put last weeks BJJ 101 classes in context Here’s something people don’t really think about until they start training: most people don’t train Jiu-Jitsu. That matters more than almost anything. When you put someone in a position you’ve practiced — mount, back control, side control — they don’t suddenly get smarter or […]
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Explained Through One of Its Greatest Examples When people talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the explanation usually sounds something like this: A smaller or weaker person uses technique, leverage, timing, and positioning to control a larger, stronger opponent. Not by overpowering them — but by staying calm, managing distance, and applying pressure in the
The Modern Omoplata: Why This Shoulder Lock Is Making a Serious Comeback Last week in training, I found myself in a position that stopped me cold—in a good way. A shoulder lock was being set up on me. I’m significantly bigger, I felt the pressure coming on early, and at first I stayed relaxed, playing
