I usually only get to train gi due to schedules but I too enjoy both.

I love gi for various reasons, most already mentioned. I will say you can adapt your gi game if you are careful to make it very applicable to no gi so there is that. 

The cross choke is such a classic and when done well unstoppable. There are videos of Roger Gracie telling people it is coming and when, but yet they can't stop it. See you Wednesday night as we all try to get that proficient!

Exciting week this week. I love the scissor sweep. Highly under rated and can be used in no gi with success too!

Opening the Closed Guard is not just a great book (look it up), but its a fundamental skill.

Closed guard has so many attacks and sweeps, being able to effectively remove yourself from it is key. Join me Wednesday at 8PM as I share some of my favorite details. These details are perfect if you are just starting to build a wonderful foundation or even to give a different perspective if you are more advanced.

Control is better no matter our goal of jiu jitsu if it exercise, sport/competition, or self defense. If you can maintain control the submission will come. 

I think control is great no matter your desired training reason. If it is fitness control might be more about controlling yourself. If self defense, it is obvious you want to control the other person and maintain your safety or the safety of others. If competition is your goal, control will lead to submissions and enough control will wear down your opponents energy.

We may not all admit to it, but we all have that one partner or friend where the ultimate goal is submission. Don't lie, you know you do or have had one.

The headlock escape is such an undervalued movement in my opinion. So often people who don't grapple or when people first start all they want to do is grab the head. Show up this week and take a look at what to do when this happens.

Once you escape you should find your self in side control. Fear not we're also going over how to get on top from side control. Top control, mount, or top mount is one of the most dominant positions you can get to!

Good question. I'd say flexibility. This will help keep you healthier and on the mats longer. 

I think once you get to a certain level and have a partner with the same skill level, strength can be a deciding factor. Strength can be the think that just puts you over the edge. However, so can flexibility as it may allow you to pull off movements that your partner can't.

With all this being said, I could be a lot more flexible. What about you Bekah Bradshaw?

Lets pack the mat on Wednesday at 8!

It's a great mix of techniques from a few different positions. Let's make it a great week🔥

And don't forget Marc will be teaching a workshop on 3/7!!!