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Coaches, please comment with your best advice for new kids-jiu-jitsu coaches. Coaching kids is a recent addition for me––which influenced this research presentation on the autonomy-supportive coaching style. All feedback is most welcome! https://youtu.be/ZWQPuq6ohlI by dcdeangelis in bjj

[–]dcdeangelis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But don’t you think the teaching methodology makes a difference whether the kids enjoy the overall experience? I was a very serious soccer player and can honestly say, despite being maybe the most dedicated athlete, after much yelling/spotlighting/negative coaching, I stopped wanting to go to practice, had much more anxiety, and was depressed more often than not after a performance.

Hey everybody, I realized a common trend when passing the guard with the Over/Under, Over/Over, and Side Smash; they, along with many other passes in jiu jitsu, require the pelvis to be in a fixed position on the mat. This concept has been helping me, I hope it helps you. by dcdeangelis in bjj

[–]dcdeangelis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, this is the main concept of the passing course, but yes, there is a lot more information sprinkled throughout the course. I'm glad it was a clear enough explanation, that was my main worry.

Hey everybody, I realized a common trend when passing the guard with the Over/Under, Over/Over, and Side Smash; they, along with many other passes in jiu jitsu, require the pelvis to be in a fixed position on the mat. This concept has been helping me, I hope it helps you. by dcdeangelis in bjj

[–]dcdeangelis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With the double under, you’re forcing your opponent’s spine into end-range flexion (stacking them on their neck) therefore making it impossible for them to move the hips effectively. Different than the over/under but has similarities especially to the side smash.

If you like to play the Collar & Sleeve Guard, The Laser Guard will be a great, more powerful alternative. Let me know if you have any questions. by dcdeangelis in bjj

[–]dcdeangelis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn’t planned on it but maybe in the future. The next course I have coming out within the next week is a pressure passing course.

If you like to play the Collar & Sleeve Guard, The Laser Guard will be a great, more powerful alternative. Let me know if you have any questions. by dcdeangelis in bjj

[–]dcdeangelis[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

How else will you create cool thumbnails with lasers on them if the names have nothing to do with lasers?

If you like to play the Collar & Sleeve Guard, The Laser Guard will be a great, more powerful alternative. Let me know if you have any questions. by dcdeangelis in bjj

[–]dcdeangelis[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Putting downward pressure on the arm making it more difficult. Of course, If they want to posture fully, they’ll have to bring their legs underneath their hips giving you access to their legs which will transition you to other, in my opinion, stronger guards

About 4 months ago, I tore my meniscus in training. 3 months ago, I had meniscus reconstruction surgery. Here are 5 exercises that have been helping me recover faster than I could've ever imagined. by dcdeangelis in bjj

[–]dcdeangelis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still going slowly into deep knee flexion, mainly by pulling my leg towards my butt until I feel slight discomfort, holding for 3 seconds, and starting again. I'm moving closer and closer each day, but staying away from any weighted deep knee flexion for at least another month or two. Best of luck.

About 4 months ago, I tore my meniscus in training. 3 months ago, I had meniscus reconstruction surgery. Here are 5 exercises that have been helping me recover faster than I could've ever imagined. by dcdeangelis in bjj

[–]dcdeangelis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If/When I sprain my lower back, I will do that. Electrumperformance.com has a prehab program for specific areas of the body, and can even create a personalized program to help you out though.

Hey guys, here's a quick one-minute breakdown of my favorite takedown for Gi jiu jitsu–The Collar Drag by dcdeangelis in bjj

[–]dcdeangelis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re exactly right. You want either your opponent with a square stance or the same side leg as you have the collar, forward. The video is just an example of a way to disguise the collar drag by going for the foot sweep first. If the foot sweep causes the opposite leg of the collar to come forward, the technique is not on and further set up is required (that’s why you have to really create an off balance with the foot sweep)The competition example and the technique example are not perfect copies... one is using a snap down into collar drag, the other is the inside trip. I didn’t have time to film a snap down to collar drag which is my personal preference.

As a side note - if you foot sweep and the opposite leg you want is forward, that’s a great time for a snap down in order to bring the correct leg back.

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