THE FOURTH STRIPE

A weekly Jiu-Jitsu newsletter designed to help grapplers of all backgrounds improve their health and understand the nuances of modern techniques...all without the social media fluff.

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TFS#129: Tiny Changes Everyday

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

Wayne Terran

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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

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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

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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

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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

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TFS#124: Counter Guard Pullers, Full Body From Home, & Staying Ahead

This concept is the best way to stop a guard puller...

Wayne Terran

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TFS#123: Collar Tie, Weak Core, & Annual Check Up

If you have ZERO wrestling experience, you'll use this collar tie all the time and how you chain off of it...

Wayne Terran

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TFS#122: Passing Half-Guard, Shoulders, & Glorifying the Broken

Don't let that old geezer stop you from passing, so let me show you how...

Wayne Terran

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TFS#121: Flamingo Pass, Knee Stability, & Improving Methods

High tides and low tides comes in waves. Just like your training, you'll have to adjust your ship...

Wayne Terran

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TFS#120: Split Pass, Measuring Metabolism, & Avoid Playing Catch Up

Some days, "just showing up" is good enough. But here's how to avoid being just good enough...

Wayne Terran

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The Most Crucial Point in Jiu-Jitsu Journey Is at Your Blue Belt

Why everyone finds Blue Belt the most difficult phase of your journey and how you can make it easier for yourself.

Wayne Terran

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TFS#119: Leg Drag Escape, Losing Weight, & Be Warned

Late stage recovery isn't ideal, but it's necessary to learn that there's a possibility at every step. Here's one you can use...

Wayne Terran

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