The 4 Elements of Jiu-Jitsu

Ryron takes us to school and breaks down the four elements of jiu-jitsu unlike ever before!
1. Defend
a. Big - Avoid/defend the positions and moves where the attack can begin.
b. Small - Keep your opponent from completing what they have started.
c. Deep - Defensive options for when you are in a deep submission.
2. Escape
a. Accept - Escape when the opportunity is perfect.
b. Create - Use a combination of techniques to escape.
c. Force - Use a combination of technique, surprise, speed and explosiveness to create space.
3. Control
a. Closed - A control that is more fixed - focusing on grips and tightness.
b. Open - Connected but not attached, focused on balance, pressure and using gravity.
c. Dynamic - Using the threat of submissions and strikes to control.
4. Submit
a. Accept - When you accept the mistake that your opponent makes.
b. Create - Using technique to create an over-reaction from your opponent.
c. Force - Making your opponent submit by any means necessary.
For a more enjoyable and sustainable jiu-jitsu journey, focus on the “As” and “Bs” under each element for the first 3-4 years, and then begin to explore the “Cs.”
Invest more time learning to defend big and small positions and escaping will come more naturally.
Spend more time controlling and submissions will appear more often.
Do more of what you don’t want to get more of what you do want.
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