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MOMENTUM & CENTER OF GRAVITY
Today’s blog post will be a short and simple message: Changes in momentum help to exploit one’s center of gravity. Obviously this can be...
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Chris Mikuta
- Apr 6, 2020
- 1 min
WHAT THE HECK IS A “FORCE VECTOR” AND WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH JIU-JITSU?
VECTORS REPRESENT MOTION AND FORCES. THE DIRECTION OF THE VECTOR GIVES THE DIRECTION OF THE FORCE, VELOCITY OR ACCELERATION. THEREFORE, A...
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Chris Mikuta
- Mar 30, 2020
- 2 min
What do you know about Frames & Levers?
What do you know about human frames and levers, and their use in BJJ? Well, outside of the “Most Important Thing in Jiu-Jitsu” that we...
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Chris Mikuta
- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN JIU-JITSU?
When it comes to Jiu-Jitsu, what is the most important thing you should know? Obviously, it’s what kind of Gi to wear right? Joking...
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Chris Mikuta
- Mar 16, 2020
- 1 min
Fundamental Open Guard Distancing & Control
Last week the focus was on Open Guard Positioning. This week let’s go a step further and discuss Open Guard Distancing and Control. When...
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Chris Mikuta
- Mar 9, 2020
- 1 min
Fundamental Open Guard Positioning
In the beginning stages of training for many BJJ students the Closed Guard (feet are crossed behind your opponent’s back) is normally...
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Chris Mikuta
- Mar 2, 2020
- 1 min
Importance of Transitional Escaping
At the fundamental level, positional escapes are paramount. As skill increases and belt levels go up understanding how Transitional...
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Chris Mikuta
- Feb 24, 2020
- 2 min
The Importance of Guard Pass Prevention
Guard Pass Prevention is a topic normally reserved for students with more experience. However, since every BJJ student on the planet has...
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Chris Mikuta
- Feb 17, 2020
- 1 min
An Important Positional Escape Concept
This weeks blog will be short, but in the grand scheme of Jiu-Jitsu is of utmost importance. Understanding the importance of positional...
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Chris Mikuta
- Feb 10, 2020
- 2 min
Importance of Takedown Prevention
Understanding the importance of defending throws or takedowns is paramount as you progress forward in grappling. In the Gi world,...
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Chris Mikuta
- Feb 3, 2020
- 1 min
2019 AXT JIU-JITSU CURRICULUM REVIEW
At AXT Jiu-Jitsu in 2019 we covered a ton of material, with some of it being new to many students. This week let's take a quick look and...
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Chris Mikuta
- Jan 27, 2020
- 1 min
Importance of Pressure & Movement
This week we’ll cover not one, but two "simple yet complicated" topics…pressure and movement. Pressure brings to mind the idea of weight....
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Chris Mikuta
- Jan 20, 2020
- 2 min
Importance of Guard Retention
Over the last several years this topic has become a popular one. This definitely seems to be the case every time a name or phrase is...
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Chris Mikuta
- Jan 13, 2020
- 2 min
Importance of Grip Fighting
The saying “Control the grips, control the fight” has been around for quite some time. Understanding the basics of grip fighting systems...
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Chris Mikuta
- Jan 6, 2020
- 2 min
Importance of Posture
HAPPY 2020 EVERYONE! A new decade begins. Time to start setting those yearly goals. One of mine is putting out informational blogs on all...
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Chris Mikuta
- Dec 16, 2019
- 3 min
Understanding Direction & Positional Control
Last year I wrote about this topic and geared it towards the newer student. It was a high level piece describing how it’s important to...
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Chris Mikuta
- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min
Guard Offense – Submissions – Triangle Choke
There are so many entries into the Triangle Choke that it would make your head spin. These entries should be practiced often from all of...
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Chris Mikuta
- Dec 2, 2019
- 2 min
Guard Offense – Submissions – The Armbar
December is finally here and with it the holiday season. What better time to give the gift of submission attacks. Let’s dive right on...
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Chris Mikuta
- Nov 25, 2019
- 2 min
Guard Offense – Arm Drag – Various Guard Tips
As you advance further the Arm Drag will inevitably come up in your training. This movement or technique is complete gold if you tap into...
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Chris Mikuta
- Nov 18, 2019
- 2 min
Guard Offense – Half Guard – Basic Deep Half Guard Sweep
If you’ve played Half Guard long enough you’ve probably found yourself diving into the “deep end of the pool” by getting under your...
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