A reader writes: Q: Do you have any advice for handling opponents who are tall, long-legged and very flexible? A: Yes! I have had several training partners who were built like daddy long leg spiders … [Read more...]
Open Guard
What is Caging the Hips
Everybody says that that hip movement is the most important thing in BJJ... "Boca" Oliveira, a de la Riva black belt, recently told me: "the hips are 90% of jiu-jitsu, and position is the other 10%". … [Read more...]
Training with an Injured Wing
A grapplearts reader writes: Q: How can I still train if I have an injured hand, wrist, arm or shoulder? A: Being injured is super-frustrating when you want to train. But there are things you can do to keep your skills sharp even if you've got an upper body injury... … [Read more...]
Wrestler’s Base in Guard
Have you ever grappled with a high-level wrestler and been frustrated by their uncanny sense of balance? You might be trying to use a guard sweep and just about have them swept over. Suddenly – pop – they somehow manage to end up back on top and driving into you again. … [Read more...]