Category Archives: grappling

So Much Guard

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Wally

So much guardWatch this video on YouTube Watch the (admittedly) small sample of our free rolling from Sunday and you will see just how often guard position crops up. (I’ll give you a hint: lots.) To be a competent BJJ … Continue reading →

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Cut Though

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Wally

3 knivesWatch this video on YouTube Ever break someone’s guard to find that their knees and elbows are still in your way and you can’t establish side control? Annoying, right? The problem for beginners is they often only try and … Continue reading →

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Specifics

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Wally

As a beginner, you really want solid, easy answers to the problems you encounter in grappling. The problem is that there aren’t a lot of easy answers. If grappling were a testing format, it would be an essay, not a … Continue reading →

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Resistance vs Structure

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Wally

Leg trap to scissor sweepWatch this video on YouTube Sometimes we drill things against resistance. Sometimes we drill things against structure. What? Resistance means your partner is actively trying to stop you. Structure means your partner is only making an … Continue reading →

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Escape to a Better Place

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Wally

Schucking armbarsWatch this video on YouTube There are few people in the world who want to get put in an armbar. Unfortunately, it is not always obvious how to get out of an armbar. One method is to “shuck” it. … Continue reading →

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