Sometimes we get stuck in patterns and comfort zones that are holding our development back. It’s important at all levels in jiu-jitsu to learn how to break free of what is holding us back and move forward. BJJ has so much to teach us all about learning how to become comfortable in the uncomfortable. If you break free from what is holding you back you will grow and will never regret it.

Want to make the highlight reel, here are some small details that will make this move simple and effective.

If your opponent gets past your kneeshield this is a good last minute option to escape the bottom and come up on top or create space to re-guard.

If your opponent gets past your kneeshield this is a good last minute option to escape the bottom and come up on top or create space to re-guard.

For some reason certain people view wrist locks as cheap. I think they’re great. What do you think?

For some reason certain people view wrist locks as cheap. I think they’re great. What do you think?

I learned this at my first seminar with Pedro Sauer. I’ve used it a lot over the years. It’s best to not get your neck wrapped but if the choke is coming this is a nice surprise.

Some defenses to the omoplata for threat level yellow, orange and red.

Some details on breaking your opponents posture and achieving the high guard.

We’ve all seen the weirdness of the Trump handshake. Here’s how to defend it!

If you are stuck in the triangle with your head down, the stack is a very good option but you have to be careful because you are going through the fire. If you pay attention to the details and keep a steady base your chances of success are much higher.

Michael Casey from GraciueNY.com shows a nasty attack series from the turtle position.

The side body choke (paper cutter) is a very effective and simple choke. If you understnad the mechanism you can defend it simply by bridging and putting a brace under the arm pit of the choking arm and eventually bring the legs in. If you play your cards right you can catch the armlock in the process.

Here are 3 very simple and quick setups for the triangle position. Give them a try and let us know how they work out.