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Technique from all Angles
In Sunday’s class, we were reflecting on how there is a tendency in the BJJ community to teach guard and moves from the guard with attention to technical details. It’s awesome. As a result, the community, as a whole, are … Continue reading
Fall 2022 Youth Tournament
Huzzah! The time is upon us once again. Out annual fall tournament. All students are invited! Kids ages 3-13 can grapple, spar, and do forms. They don’t have to do all three events, they can just do one or two … Continue reading
Contingency
Learning a technique is one thing: you have a compliant partner, you learn the steps and BAM! There it is. Getting a submission against a resisting partner is different. They resist. They try their own counter techniques. They use strength. … Continue reading
The Freeze: Day 23
Grappling time! Get around your partner, wrap them up and sit down.
The Freeze: Day 16
Dave’s grappling class. We worked on the snap down to the guillotine.