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Self Defense is a con?? How so?? I practice Jiu Jitsu entirely for self defense and can tell you that my mindset has changed drastically, and I was a wrestler for years. Its not a con. The biggest thing I noticed is the fallicy that I believed that wrestling and sport BJJ, both of which are...

Excellent video Jason!! Refining the basics is something that is hammered in our school, rather than chase the current trend of "guard inventing". I wish this was added to your app. I review that a lot and it has helped my bottom game tremendously. Thanks!!

High enough to wear I can punch his face and he can't punch mine

I love Ippon!! Probably one my my preferred options if you are being charged by some brute. Hook the armpit and see em fly!!!

Close distance>Establish clinch>Takedown or pull guard if they are big>gain mount>finish with strikes or subs. Bjj works for self-defense, especially against the high chance that your attacker is untrained. A person provoking fights and practices BJJ doesn't under stand the philosophy of BJJ...

My school uses attendance cards, much like the original Gracie Academy. It plays a factor in promotion but not the exclusive reason for promotion. Im sure a minimum amount is required for each belt, but proficiency in the curriculum is most important. Sparring participation helps too regardless...

Congrats and good luck

You mean turn away to turtle??

Lookup sucker drag if they have head and arm. The sit out is best done when both arms are on the inside of the overhooks. post the left leg and sit your right leg under, they should fall to the back.

I do make the frame. It just seems if i sit there, they eventually widdle there hands to the collar and start working chokes. Should I be more explosive/proactive or wait for a hole in the armpit area kinda like this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wg3VtZL0qI My goto escape (when timed...

that might be a good idea. The thing is with bigger dudes, when they go back to side control, they drag your arm underneath with them and, BOOM!! breadcutter choke.

As I'm nearing the end of white belt, Ive been putting alot of time into the worst positions in sparring. Pretty much been treating sparring like survivor, pulling guard, giving side control and fighting from there. Ive notices alot of issues with N/S bottom, especially against larger opponents...

Your quote makes me smile. And I love your other saying "Let me mount you with a knife and see what happens". You forget that you already know that im using jiujitsu to escape. The guy in the video doesn't. But to answer your question, you are wrong. You handle a mounted knife guy the same way...

Being in a self defense Jiu JItsu school, we focus mostly on closed and open g'uard. However, one guard that I still like to incorporate is knee shield half guard. The debate I have been having is that it doesn't pass the Helio Filter (strike ready, leverage based, natural movement). The thing...

I totally see it. I made the decision to stick with Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Why? I want to become a black belt in a martial art, not a sport. The years of dedication and money I put into it better translate to defending myself outside the fantasy realm of the academy. I don't dislike sport jiu jitsu...

Thank you Einnar. It just occurred to me that maybe I'm insulting them by giving away positions. Like I said I'm a white amongst blues and purples. I guess take everything unless they are really new

At my school, before our sparring sessions, our intructor always encourages movement and cooperation to maximize the learning and for both partners to leave better. Lately, Ive been wondering if I'm the only one in sparring class that exercises this whole "Keep it Playful" mentality. You have...

It means belt promos in your school are based on what makes your school look good, not on your knowledge of the art.

i have trained at a sport school and now a GJJ school. Here are some of the differences and you may then understand what Rickson means: 1) Sport school starts sparring on ground and the GJJ school starts on feet and works for take downs. GJJ also has classes that are exclusively for standup...

This x10. Same goes for chokes. Put em out, hold an extra 5 seconds just in case they are faking. You don't train to tap.