There are several aspects to a typical Jiu Jitsu class in both our adult, kids, and preteen programs. There’s time spent drilling a new move and then live rolling at the end of class. In between the two is often a set of positional sparring rounds in which training partners start in a predetermined position […]
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This sweep is commonly referred to as the “100% sweep,” though some might argue the percentage isn’t quite that high depending on the relative size of the opponents’ bodies and arms, but regardless, it’s a solid sweep to have in your repertoire. It works off of the same initial set up as the chest on
If your opponent blocks your Americana attempt with his/her arm, be sure to thank them! They just set up an armbar for you, as you can see in the following video:
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Americana brown belt instructor Zack Blomquist continued with his X-guard sequence in class recently. He demonstrated a high-percentage sweep that flows into a pass. See the video below for details, including how to block a possible triangle attempt mid-pass:
Americana brown belt instructor Zack Blomquist recently showed in class how to transition from playing single leg x-guard to x-guard. Listen along to the following video for tips and details:
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Two of Americana Jiu Jitsu’s black belt professors, Andy Smedley and Vinny LaSpisa, were recently awarded the first degrees on their belts by Professors Emily Kwok and Art Keintz of Princeton BJJ, and both third degree black belts. Congratulations, Andy and Vinny! We are proud and honored to have you as part of our instructional
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Prof. Vin demonstrated the X-Pass in class recently. As you can see in the video below, break any grip your opponent may have on your far ankle before stepping your near leg up by your opponent’s hip to stuff his near leg. Then, gripping his lapel and the outside of his near knee, high-kick your
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Step-by-step instructions for our newer students: First, be sure your left gi jacket lapel is over your right. Then, with the center of your belt in front of your belly button, wrap both ends around to the back. Cross the ends in the back and bring them back around to the front, making sure the
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Check out this side control escape from Prof. Vin which flows straight into an armbar set-up so you can quickly transition to playing offense.
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In this Technique Spotlight, Prof. Kevin demonstrates a baseball bat choke set-up for when your opponent turtles. With your hip tight to his (careful to not let him roll you over by grabbing your far arm and pulling it under), keep pressure by pushing into him with your hip and holding him tight in place
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