The Fourth Stripe

THE FOURTH STRIPE

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TFS#136: Half Guard, Prehab, & Purple In 3

TFS#136: Half Guard, Prehab, & Purple In 3

Let me point out a few key details for Half Guard since a lot of people are asking the same questions and how...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#135: Aggressive Guard, Gas Tanks, & Empty Words

TFS#135: Aggressive Guard, Gas Tanks, & Empty Words

Is your instructor a bad communicator? How good are they at getting a point across?

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#134: Passing Concepts, Ankle Joints, & My Change

TFS#134: Passing Concepts, Ankle Joints, & My Change

Before I continue to give you more techniques, let's take a look at a conceptual idea so you can better use the tools you already have...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#133: Simplifying Guard, Back Pain, & Constant Growth

TFS#133: Simplifying Guard, Back Pain, & Constant Growth

You always want to aim to be moving. If you catch yourself stalling, you should work on studying how you can get out of those positions...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#132: Finish Rates, Finger Health & Better Is Better Than Perfect

TFS#132: Finish Rates, Finger Health & Better Is Better Than Perfect

Getting to your submission is great, but it's useless if you can't finish against someone with good defense...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#131: Securing Finishes, Fixing Your Spine, & Focus On Improvements

TFS#131: Securing Finishes, Fixing Your Spine, & Focus On Improvements

Don't let guilt dictate your training schedule. Instead, you should try doing this...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#130: Being comfortable in uncomfortable positions

TFS#130: Being comfortable in uncomfortable positions

Confidence is built when you're comfortable putting yourself in bad positions.

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#129: Tiny Changes Everyday

TFS#129: Tiny Changes Everyday

I'm gearing up for something more efficient! So heres' what you need to know...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#128: White Belt Knowledge, Knees, & Changing Scenes

TFS#128: White Belt Knowledge, Knees, & Changing Scenes

Some times this attack surprises even upper belts who aren't ready for it. Whatever level you are, you should be ready to defend against it...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#127: DLR Common Reaction, Longevity, & Using Your Weakness

TFS#127: DLR Common Reaction, Longevity, & Using Your Weakness

Can you list more weaknesses than strengths? That's okay if you can, but improving from your weaknesses requires you to...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#126: Stacking, Understanding Injuries, & Abandoning Ideas

TFS#126: Stacking, Understanding Injuries, & Abandoning Ideas

You don't have to get too attached to one idea. It's okay to leave it behind and come back to it later because there are lots of benefits...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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TFS#125: Why Leg Drag Works, Weak Hips, & What're You Thinking When You Roll?

TFS#125: Why Leg Drag Works, Weak Hips, & What're You Thinking When You Roll?

Learn how to move and everything else will follow. Here's how to approach it...

Wayne Terran
Wayne Terran
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