The Heel Hook…Many Jiu Jitsu schools and tournaments have banned this move because it is “dangerous”. While I agree that it is a dangerous submission, there is no need to ban it IF people are properly educated on it. In reality the Rear Naked Choke is way more dangerous than a Heel Hook because it … Continue reading To Play Heel Hooks Or To Not Play Heel Hooks…
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My Top Three Tips for Passing the Guard
Over the past month I have been drilling a lot of guard passes with Coach Alder of 10th Planet Van Nuys fame. Over this month many of us have had breakthroughs when it comes to our guard passing game. In this month's article I wanted to share with you 3 simple tips that helped take my guard … Continue reading My Top Three Tips for Passing the Guard
Who says size matters? Pt 3
As I mentioned in my first blog post I tend to be the larger guy at 10th Planet Van Nuys. In pt 3 of our series on being the big guy in your gym I offer 7 concepts that I truly believe helped me become a better BJJ player. Each of these concepts have helped me improve an … Continue reading Who says size matters? Pt 3
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