How to train submissions by percentages (ex: the one handed guillotine)
If I were to break down how I distribute the emphasis of my coaching, on average it would look very close to the fractal nature of the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule). When it comes to submissions in Jiu-Jitsu, there are three primary components: 1. Control2. Isolation3. Finishing mechanics About 80% of my time and attention […]
How To Fix “Mechanical Inefficiency” in Your Technique
Let’s talk about mechanical inefficiency, aka “energy leakage.” These are inefficiencies in the kinetic chain that often go unnoticed but have very real costs in terms of our ability to optimize our movements. When a technique fails in Jiu-Jitsu, the common tendency is to look for another technical solution (for example, a counter to the […]
