Know your basics "as well as" you know your own name----second nature
Base---in baseball for example---the place where you are safe from harm. In Jiu jitsu--the place where you launch your strategy from. A place of calmness in the midst of chaos.
Basing out; to get low and spread your body outwards so that your opponent does not "tip" you over. Whenever you are told to mind your base, think of the bottom section of a pyramid...what structure is more stable than the pyramids?
Joe Pomfret
PS. Tell Max Bishob that he was never the #2 grappler in the world.
The trick is trying to maintain this "Pyramid-base" while in motion.
Along with base, the other two qualities are also important.
2.Mobility---comes in two flavors, mental and physical. You should not be mentally stuck on trying to apply one move or you may miss the better opportunity that the opponent gives you; then the body must be willing to follow the mind.
3.Fosused-calm---if you get too excited, you may lose your base and your mobility, not to mention your stamina. Let your opponent waste as much energy as possible while you relax and breath.
Jiu-Jitsu is not about matching strength against strength, it's about being suptle and gentle. Always remember that force does not exist until it meets resistance; offer no resistance, and you disarm your opponent if he is using force.
I am sure that there are many other principles in JJ besides these three, so tell me, what are y'all thinking out there?
Mal, If you are interested in attending the seminar with Renzo Gracie, it will be held in Fallriver on Sat. and Sun from 12:00 to 4:00 on the 18th and the 19th.
Just a little reminder to those out there who may be new to the forums. You are free to express your opinion, so long as it doesn't border on insulting. Remember, no matter how long you have been training, we can all learn through open and honest dialogue in the forums. When it turns the other way, someone is going to get cyberflushed as Sensei Van says.
Ok no.1 he was the number 2 grappler in his style.(Rsn/Smbo) not the hole world! just every one that compeated in the compition for the title.
so now smg/hd try that on for size.
Ok no.1 he was the number 2 grappler in his style.(Rsn/Smbo) not the hole world! just every one that compeated in the compition for the title.
so now smg/hd try that on for size.
I've been training in BJJ,Sombo,andf judo since '93 and i'm new here. So if you have any questions feel free to ask. Cause if i have any i will. Later, Brad
