The BJJ Curriculum: Structuring The Chaos
When I was a white belt, I yearned badly for a move-by-move BJJ curriculum, and also for sign posts to let me know where I was on my path (toward advancement). Not having one, and, in fact, being told that having one would be a mistake, was frustrating to me. I agitated to be given […]
Why I Teach The Rorion (“Gracie Gift”) Guard Pass First
The move in dispute: Right hand on the bicep, step up with the left foot, turn your hips, left hand through the gap created, get the leg onto your shoulder, and reach for the far shoulder, stacking up your opponent for the pass to side mount. Many of us have learned it. Many have laughed […]
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