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Chris Mikuta
Apr 27, 20202 min read
POSITION & ALIGNMENT
Let’s look at what a position is: the Guard, the Mount, Side Control, the Back, etc. As we discussed in a previous blog, alignment is the...
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Chris Mikuta
Apr 13, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20192 min read
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, 20192 min read
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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