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Lapel Grip Breaks

In an ai-yotsu situation (e.g. right vs right), if your opponent has a lapel grip with his power hand, you'd want to break it immediately. Here are four ways to do it. Read more →

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Osaekomi: Around-the-World Drill

In this drill, we have our players transition from one hold-down to another. In total, they do 9 different hold-downs. At first they start from the right and go anti-clockwise. Then they start from the left and go clockwise. Read more →

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Theory of Gripping: Kenka-Yotsu

In this video we look at the dynamics of a kenka-yotsu (opposite stance) situation and what each player has to do to gain a strategic gripping advantage. Read more →

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Theory of Gripping: Ai-Yotsu

In this video, we look at what happens in an ai-yotsu (similar stance) situation and what each player should be aiming for to get a strategic gripping advantage. Read more →

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NYT 7-Minute HIIT Workout

Do each of these exercises for 30 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest in… Read more →

Skipping Kouchi-Gari

The skipping kouchi-gari is useful in a kenka-yotsu situation. Read more →

Adams Juji-Gatame Roll

The Neil Adams variation of the juji roll is less commonly seen but it's more versatile and effective. Read more →

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Iaskevitch Juji-Gatame Roll

The Iaskevitch Roll is by far the most popular form of juji-gatame roll used in competition. Read more →

Cross-Lapel Roll

A super easy roll that happens to be very effective. Read more →

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The Art & Science of Kumi-Kata (Part 1)

Yes, there is a method to the madness of grip fighting. Read more →

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