In Judo, what is more important standing techniques or tachiwaza or ground techniques newaza?  This is a debate that curiously plays out in other martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  In many Judo Academy's tachiwaza make up the bulk of the teaching...

  Don’t be TOO comfortable in the Turtle position… Have you ever trained with someone who was a little too complacent in the turtle position? It can be one of the most frustrating positions to deal with especially if they are using the...