Last post I wrote about a great resource, The BJJ Manifesto, that many of you have taken advantage of and written to me about your great results.
This post I want to discuss a couple of strategies for getting your opponent to make a mistake that you can capitalize on.
One of the main strategies of forcing your opponent to make a mistake while rolling, boils down to using pressure and making your opponent very uncomfortable.
The crossface from the side mount and mount is one such strategy, (never to be done from the guard as it opens you up to be submitted or passed.)
This is achieved by gripping your opponents shoulder while "crossfacing" the side of his face and jaw with your forearm.
This allows you to trap your opponents face and keep him looking in the opposite direction which prevents him from shrimping as well as opens him up to having his arm attacked as it leaves it exposed and prevents him from being able to effectively defend it.
Another such strategy comes from using shoulder pressure.
Instead of your opponent formulating their plan they are now forced to deal with the pressure and discomfort you are creating.
This works well from side mount, mount and half guard top.
Like the crossface, here you use your shoulder instead to trap your opponents face by pushing across his body and trapping his head looking in the opposite direction of the leg he has trapped in half guard for example. This will prevent him from shrimping or using your leg to reverse you or attack.
The true power of using shoulder pressure comes from the fact that this effectively negates your opponents offense and causes him to go on the defensive, it also opens up possibilities for attacks and enables you to not worry about maintaining the position so you can focus on setting up a submission.
Again for those interested in maximizing strategies like these in their game, be sure to check out the BJJ Manifesto it will help you wherever you are to implement strategies you can use right now to improve your game.
To everyone who has already bought it and is using it in their game, be sure to write me and keep me posted on how it's going or if you have any questions, I love hearing about how your skills and game are improving.
Don't forget everyone who buys the BJJ Manifesto is entitled to one month of free training in Miami Florida with Matt and Rob, the authors of this great ebook and videos.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
BJJ And Strategy; It's Rare That I'm This Impressed!
Everyone who reads the Jiujitsu Universe blog knows how important I feel the study of strategy is for taking your game to the highest level.
The proof of how important this is simply comes from how much feedback I get on how strategy plays a MUCH bigger role in success on the mats than training technique alone.
That's why when something comes out that BLOWS me away when it comes to applying strategy I have to let everyone know about it.
It's rare that I get impressed with BJJ books or videos these days, I can count the material that impresses me on both hands, rememebr that's out of Hundreds of books and dvds out there that get sent to me for review, most aren't worth it as very few make it to my blog.
Truth is, I'm even going to stop accepting unsolicited material.
That is anything I get that I haven't asked to review or isn't from someone notable who I've already dealt with, (and you'd be surprised who I've spoken with and who has asked me to review their materials, everyone from "known" names in the UFC and MMA world to world class instructors and everyone in between. Truth is, most of it isn't worth reviewing and only the exceptional material has made it to my blog.
So many people have told me how much of a difference my recommendations have made that I can't let my readers down.
That's why when something comes along so impressive by two relatively unknown guys, I have to tell everyone about it.
Many of you here have probably already heard of the BJJ Manifesto, written by two guys, Matt Aroyo and Rob Kahn, these guys might sound like unknowns, but they've trained with many BIG names in BJJ and this ebook is PROOF that they learned some important lessons.
They even offer you a FREE month to train with them in Tampa, Florida if you get around that area.
You will be blown away by some of this info just like I was!
There are many big names getting behind this ebook, like UFC fighter Joe Lauzon, Lloyd irvin and many others.
They even offer a full 30 day money back guarantee and I'm not surprised!
What's also great is the ebook also comes with videos included to demonstrate the strategies.
Next week I'll go over one of the strategies in more detail but until then, do yourself a huge favor and pick up the ebook, if you're serious about improving your game? This is a MUST HAVE!
Check it out here: BJJ MANIFESTO
Get it now, you'll have instant access to it once you order so you don't have to wait to start implementing these surefire strategies in your game and can then send me an email thanking me.
As usual, let me know how it goes, I love getting positive emails about how your training and skills improve.
The proof of how important this is simply comes from how much feedback I get on how strategy plays a MUCH bigger role in success on the mats than training technique alone.
That's why when something comes out that BLOWS me away when it comes to applying strategy I have to let everyone know about it.
It's rare that I get impressed with BJJ books or videos these days, I can count the material that impresses me on both hands, rememebr that's out of Hundreds of books and dvds out there that get sent to me for review, most aren't worth it as very few make it to my blog.
Truth is, I'm even going to stop accepting unsolicited material.
That is anything I get that I haven't asked to review or isn't from someone notable who I've already dealt with, (and you'd be surprised who I've spoken with and who has asked me to review their materials, everyone from "known" names in the UFC and MMA world to world class instructors and everyone in between. Truth is, most of it isn't worth reviewing and only the exceptional material has made it to my blog.
So many people have told me how much of a difference my recommendations have made that I can't let my readers down.
That's why when something comes along so impressive by two relatively unknown guys, I have to tell everyone about it.
Many of you here have probably already heard of the BJJ Manifesto, written by two guys, Matt Aroyo and Rob Kahn, these guys might sound like unknowns, but they've trained with many BIG names in BJJ and this ebook is PROOF that they learned some important lessons.
They even offer you a FREE month to train with them in Tampa, Florida if you get around that area.
You will be blown away by some of this info just like I was!
There are many big names getting behind this ebook, like UFC fighter Joe Lauzon, Lloyd irvin and many others.
They even offer a full 30 day money back guarantee and I'm not surprised!
What's also great is the ebook also comes with videos included to demonstrate the strategies.
Next week I'll go over one of the strategies in more detail but until then, do yourself a huge favor and pick up the ebook, if you're serious about improving your game? This is a MUST HAVE!
Check it out here: BJJ MANIFESTO
Get it now, you'll have instant access to it once you order so you don't have to wait to start implementing these surefire strategies in your game and can then send me an email thanking me.
As usual, let me know how it goes, I love getting positive emails about how your training and skills improve.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Tony Pacenski's Hook Sweep DVD Set.
The martial arts are full of DVDs and Brazilian Jiujitsu is no different. Many of those DVDs aren't worth much discussion.
That's why when a DVD set packed with so much insight and useful information comes out, it's important for everyone who practices Jiujitsu to be made aware of.
Tony Pacenski's Hook Sweep DVD can easily be called, "the most complete study of the Hook Sweep and the many variations involved."
It covers the hook sweep from all the guard variations, butterfly, spider, half, etc,... and gives indepth strategies on setting up and countering your opponents' responses.
Not only that but it also gives clear explanations on the possible counters your opponent can attempt and how to circumvent or set up your opponent as he's attempting to counter.
Just some of what you'll learn:
-The precise details for sweeping your opponent regardless of what he's doing.
-How to anticipate your opponent's moves and stay ahead of him to set up a sweep.
-How to use his counters against him to set him up.
-How to force your opponent to react so you can set him up for a sweep.
-And much more...
Studying and training the techniques of this DVD set will help you master the skills needed to ensure you hook sweep your opponent to end up on top.
This will bring you to a new level of understanding of the guard variations and the many possibilities for sweeping your opponent.
"Little Tony" as he's called is not just a Black Belt in BJJ, it's clear by his skills as an instructor and teacher that his Black belt isn't deserved just because of his knowledge and technical skills but because of his teaching abilities as well.
Check out this excellent DVD set at:
www.soulfight.net
That's why when a DVD set packed with so much insight and useful information comes out, it's important for everyone who practices Jiujitsu to be made aware of.
Tony Pacenski's Hook Sweep DVD can easily be called, "the most complete study of the Hook Sweep and the many variations involved."
It covers the hook sweep from all the guard variations, butterfly, spider, half, etc,... and gives indepth strategies on setting up and countering your opponents' responses.
Not only that but it also gives clear explanations on the possible counters your opponent can attempt and how to circumvent or set up your opponent as he's attempting to counter.
Just some of what you'll learn:
-The precise details for sweeping your opponent regardless of what he's doing.
-How to anticipate your opponent's moves and stay ahead of him to set up a sweep.
-How to use his counters against him to set him up.
-How to force your opponent to react so you can set him up for a sweep.
-And much more...
Studying and training the techniques of this DVD set will help you master the skills needed to ensure you hook sweep your opponent to end up on top.
This will bring you to a new level of understanding of the guard variations and the many possibilities for sweeping your opponent.
"Little Tony" as he's called is not just a Black Belt in BJJ, it's clear by his skills as an instructor and teacher that his Black belt isn't deserved just because of his knowledge and technical skills but because of his teaching abilities as well.
Check out this excellent DVD set at:
www.soulfight.net
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