Positional Hierarchy

I orginally got this from Jude Ledesma from Berkeley. However, I think it was in a Gracie book; though not sure which one.

I like it because it helps give a beginner a structure to work by ... an understanding of what positions are strategically considered more important than others. I find that it has helped clarify / guide my game. It is a great guide.

Read from top to bottom. It goes from best positions to worst positions in BJJ:

Back with hooks / opponent belly down with you on his back
Back with hooks / you on your back with opponent on you
Mount
Knee to belly
Cross-sides
Turtle / quarters
Half guard
Guard (bottom)
- - - - -
Guard (top)
Half guard
Turtle / quarters
Cross-sides
Knee to belly
Mount
Back with hooks / you on your back with opponent under you
Back with hooks / on your belly down with opponent on your back

The importance of training movements and flow

This is a clip of Andre Galvao talking about movement and flow. I could watch this all day long. He shares his conditioning (doing power cleans and snatches) and his philosophies and strategies in regards to Jiu Jitsu. Great stuff.




Here is some great movement by Jeff Glover ... another young star of the Jiu Jitsu / Grappling world. Impressive flow.:



Enjoy and get out on the mat!

TO

Great Training in Bend

Just back back from a quick trip to Bend - where I went to help out with the running of a no-gi tournament (the High Desert Championships).

I had the good fortune to train with Roy Dean at his academy. Great stuff ... a really enjoyable experience. Roy presents Jiu Jitsu in his own unique style ... very cool stuff.

Check out his web page, his vids, and his blog - HERE. You can also find a lot of his material on youtube HERE.

Roy has been in Bend for just over two years. He is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Great game. Positive environment. Super vibe. He definitely brings a refined dimension to the sport of Jiu Jitsu.

I hope to train with him more in the future ... he is always welcome on the mat.

TO

Roy coaching while I am pointing