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

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I’m working on it with my friend, Black Belt Anthony Caito who breaks down positions like no other. In addition to providing techniques, he’ll share the true purpose of passing, and help you approach your passing holistically.

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You won’t want to sleep on it.

The same way you wouldn’t sleep on your recovery….

If you want to train more Jiu Jitsu, you need sleep. It’s simple, there is no substitute for sleep.

Now, on to today’s topics…

Simplifying your guard system.

Here’s an easier 1-2 approach if you’re still trying to build a guard system.

This is what you need to understand to pass.

If you’re struggling to understand “passing,” keep in mind that it’s only a fraction of Jiu Jitsu.

You probably know some passing techniques already, and knowing more doesn’t necessarily make your passing better.

How you use them is what helps you pass. But you have to know how to use them.

If you’ve got a few techniques down, I think that’s enough. It’s a matter of connecting and understanding the technique you’re executing rather than learning more techniques.

There’s a great break down.

This joint doesn’t get enough love.

Because it affects how you move and the angles you move at.

And we know Jiu Jitsu is a game of inches.

It’ll also help you with your squat mechanics.

Here’s a great routine you can incorporate into your workouts.

Why chaining your passing is important.

• Maybe you know some of these tips but maybe you need to hear some of them.

• Here are 6 different common scenarios you can learn to pass from. These passing techniques apply in various positions.

Here’s a bit of what I’m going through.

I’m in the middle of a big transition.

Moving gyms is never easy for me, I’m sure you know from past experience.

But I started to realize I’ve saturated the material I learned from this gym and had to expand my game.

I know I have the luxury of getting to choose from a plethora of gyms near where I live.

Nonetheless, I have to do what’s best for my Jiu Jitsu. I have to do what’s best for my craft.

Stick true to your craft and it won’t fail you.

Have a great week,

Wayne

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