Russell Usauskas good point. 

I think we can assume only certain things, they will always will be a large amount of unknown, specially if we don't know the other person. However, certain things will be safe to assume, bigger and heavier partner will have weight in his advantage. A tall partner will have easier access and distance control. A smaller person will have ability to find small spaces and escape easier.

I do believe more we know about the person, most strategic approach we can have. However, I also do thing. We often underestimate the amount of information that we can learn just by evaluating situation around us.

Jiu Jitsu is a game of strategy, how do you maneuver physically and technically challenges is the question… 

For me personally is not who is faster, stronger, or more experienced but who is able to expose weaknesses at the current situation/time. Jiu Jitsu is a puzzle, it’s a game… be ready ahead of time, study everything, know your partner, know your body and movement. 

😮 things are getting serious around here

Great combinations of Leg Drag passing and sweeping from Open Guard in NoGi Interm this week. Monday was a great class, tomorrow will be part 2 👊🏻

I think there are a few "sneaky" submissions, some come by element of surprise or speed. However, there's something to be sad about developing such a point of control where your partner can see the submission coming yet they're unable to stop it. I think that approach is extremely underrated in today's Jiu Jitsu, we often focus on speed or power, but we forget that we are truly in charge when we control the entire situation. 

Simple but accurate. Good one Tyler Lorek

Soooo many things to share… main advice would be “not every roll needs to be a battle and not every battle needs to be a victory”

Kids Intermediate Gi classes will focus on Top Control attacks. Importantly week for the kids 💥 

This will be a very important week for many, many find difficult to escape Back Control. This week we will be mastering defending and escaping from the back. 

I’ve always been a big believer in “don’t skip days.” Back in my early days, I got injured and had to sit on the mat while watching class and taking notes. I know it’s not the most fun way to spend time, but I always learned something from those lessons. Some people think it’s a waste of time, but for me, those were some of the most productive times in my journey.

I also think that taking time off doesn’t mean you can’t do Jiu Jitsu at all. There are so many ways to stay connected to the community, like watching videos, listening to podcasts, watching classes, and studying. The more you disconnect, the harder it will be to get back into the groove.