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- The 4 Key Tenets of Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Nov 17, 2009
In re-evaluating the ground defense portion of the Can-ryu curriculum, it is important to think long and hard about the key tenets of our style to ensure that the core curriculum I propose fits with those tenets. I will review them here.1. Simplicity...
- How Good Are Your Perceptions Skills? by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Oct 30, 2009
It is amazing to see the difference that good perception makes when it comes to martial arts and self-defense. People with greater perception are able to see openings that others are not able to detect.Try the following psychology class's perception...
- Mifune Sensei & the True Spirit of Judo by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Sep 25, 2009
First off, I apologize for my recent absence in the blogosphere. I started a new full-time job that has been keeping me very busy. In following with my last post about the new Judo rule that was conceived to prevent cross-fertilization with other sty...
- New Judo Rule Introduced to Prevent Cross-fertilization by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Sep 14, 2009
Recently, the International Judo Federation announced that they were testing a number of new rules at the upcoming World Junior Championships. One rule in particular gave me pause. All techniques below the belt line are banned. Only techniques using...
- Defending Against the Shoot: Sprawl or Sacrifice Throw by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Sep 9, 2009
In my last blog post, Gi Grappling vs. No Gi Grappling, I received many questions/comments about defending against BJJ/MMA takedowns. I promised to do a detailed post on this topic, particularly about defending against the shoot in a self-defense con...
- Gi Grappling vs. No Gi: It's All in the Grip by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Sep 3, 2009
One other thing to come out of my training in Spartanburg was a short grappling match I had against a 220 lb. British shodan named Oliver who, in addition to his training in Shorinji Kan, has spent some time studying BJJ gi grappling. After some chat...
- Knee on Belly: A Solid Top Position Against Larger Grappling Opponents by Jiu-jitsu Sensei on Aug 11, 2009
In the last couple of months, I've been playing more with the knee on belly position when I grapple. It's not for everyone. To make the best use of it, you need to be fairly flexible in the groin. You also need to have great balance and quick reflexe...
