Being in a neutral position with someone who possesses the ability to launch you like a bag of laundry can be a scary proposition. If you can hang with your opponent’s technique, it is 50/50. However even IF you have the skill...

  They’ll Never See It Coming... Attacking the turtle can be difficult if the person has a good defense. While this defensive position can be a source of frustration, if you have plenty of options to attack the turtle you might be able...

  Most people grapple with their dominant hand forward. Wrestling, Judo, and Jiu-Jitsu people tend to lead with their dominant hand and dominant foot. This is contrary to many striking sports where the non-dominant hand is leading leaving your rear hand is laying...

  Starting anything can be difficult. Starting a sport where the goal is to toss your opponent like a bag of laundry, or occasionally strangle them is an even more difficult proposition! However with a little slight adjustment in perspective people can start...

  Yarden Gerbi has some great insight on this classic technique! The Canto Choke is one of those techniques that consistently finds its way into the highest levels of grappling. Whether it’s Judo or Jiu-Jitsu this classic should be part of every grappler’s...

  Textbook techniques can be difficult to pull off. Practicing in a static environment with cooperation is a great way to iron out key details required to make a technique look ‘textbook’. However, in a live scenario those same techniques can morph into...

Sweepin’ Ain’t Easy… Foot Sweeps in Judo can catch everyone by surprise, even the spectators! To the untrained eye it may seem as though they seem to come out of nowhere when done at an elite level. Anyone who has successfully utilized Ashi...

  Win or Lose, there is plenty to learn The lead up to a competition has a lot to do with your results. How you practice is how you perform. Knowing what works for you comes with time and patience. However not ALL...

  Often times finding yourself in 50/50 position with someone could be trouble. 50/50 means that neither participant has an advantage over the other in the positioning of their grips. In Judo grips are a major factor in the success of any given...

  And 1 Million dollars! The Professional Fight League just wrapped up it’s 2019 season, paying 6 fighters a million dollars. Kayla Harrison, Judo Gold Medalist, was one of those athletes to take home the big check.  In the main event of PFL’s...

  There are many paths to victory in Judo. Getting there is the issue! Finding a way to finish a match is easier said than done. Although there are plenty of options to win, your opponent isn’t simply going to lie down! Since...

  Read the  first part of the title as fast as you can….go! Do you remember learning to throw as a child? There is probably a good chance that you don’t remember someone breaking down the mechanics of throwing, instead you remember playing...

  As a beginner learning Judo can be flat out difficult. Proper placement of the hands and feet can be hard enough, its when you start to add the dimension of launching people to another... dimension is where your brain can feel like...

  When observing Judo much of the focus takes place at the tail end of the action. People want to see the big throws and high flying techniques, but none of that is possible without the essential grip battle that takes place before....

  Judo is all about action vs reaction. The sooner that this concept is absorbed the more success you will see with your technique. When first trying to throw someone you may look at it like simply launching a technique at someone. BUT...

  In Self-Defense scenarios, simple is best. Let’s be honest any athlete training consistently in martial arts isn’t going to pick a fight with you on the street. So the need for an extravagant attack strategy against an untrained assailant, swinging haymakers probably...

  The key to any successful foot sweep is clean decisive technique. The Kouchi Gari is a prime example of this. Many of the greatest Judo players were well equipped with The Kouchi Gari and it is something to add to your arsenal...

  The Classic Debate….. Isn’t going to happen here! This is not a debate on style vs style. Here we will focus on the scenario that you, an experienced Judo player, are entering into a Jiu-Jitsu format of sparring or competition. Whether you...

  Buckle up for this one, it’s going to get bumpy…. Grip fighting is a gritty business. Grappling produces some of the craziest grips in existence. Judo is a prime example of this. In a sport where so much hinges on being able...

  Whether you are doing Judo or Jiu-Jitsu, having a strong defense from the turtle is an absolute necessity. Regardless if you are defending a strong throw attempt or avoiding a guard pass the turtle is a great temporary option to transition to...