Most people don’t think of BJJ as a time for relaxation. Even though it isn’t quite the same as yoga or meditation, the ability to relax and focus on your breath plays a surprisingly large role in: This is a really big topic, and we have a lot of ground to cover here, so let’s…
In jiu-jitsu, we can choose to attack head-on or cut angles around our opponent’s defenses, attacking the flanks. When our direct attacks aren’t working, the correct answer is usually not doing them faster or with more aggression. We have to be aware of and respect our opponent’s grips and position when they prevent our attacks…
Many practitioners, especially beginners but even advanced players, often face the issue of “blackout” during BJJ sparring. After a roll they struggle to recall the details, only remembering that they were submitted or got pinned in some way. While this is common in the early stages, learning how to be intentional in BJJ will help…
Are you tired of feeling like you’re not making progress in your jiu jitsu training? Maybe you’ve found yourself at a place where you can no longer pull off moves and techniques that worked for you in the past, and need to adjust elements of your game. Or maybe you’re just always on the lookout…
