In this weeks episode, Rolles Gracie shows us a really nice way to counter a stalled single leg takedown attempt. It can be really difficult this break the grip from your knees when your opponent is hanging on and although he may not be able to finish the takedown, it's too late to sprawl and free your leg.
I’d like to discuss breathing and its importance to improving your game. Although you hear it mentioned from time to time on the mat, you may not fully understand the implications or benefits that are available to those who learn how to breathe correctly. Let me try and clear up some of the complexity and mystery that surrounds breathing.
Oh, February. Winter still has us in her icy grip. I don’t remember when I last saw the sun. My gi pants freeze into icy armor plates as I walk through the parking lot after class.
In this episode of Judo for Jiu Jitsu, Dan Simmler shows us one of his favorite basic takedowns.
Jiu Jitsu Make You Nervous?
Ever been nervous before a fight? Tight knot in your stomach, sweaty palms, wondering what you are doing and why you are here? Are you ready? Did you train hard enough? Are you out of your league? Are you going to get hurt? Are you going to look foolish?
This week we take a look at the video training site, www.DraculinoBJJTraining.com and give you a behind the scenes look at what Draculino is offering online. With over 400 videos it is definitely worth your time to take a look and see if it's something that could help your Jiu-Jitsu.
He's been saving the best for last! This week Abmar shows an incredibly slick set up for baiting your opponent into perfect position for a triangle. Your training partners are going to be wondering what the heck just happened after you pull this out of the trick bag!
Warriors living in Feudal Japan often studied Zen as a way to help develop the mindset required to master martial arts. Yagyu Munenori, a swordsman who studied Zen, wrote in his Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War:
In this episode, Dedeco shows us a couple of very simple and sweet sweeps from sit up guard. These sweeps are basic enough that anyone can add them into their game with just a couple of sessions of practice.
