If jiu-jitsu is like chess, then the mount is the "check" position. Being mounted means one person is just a few steps away from victory. And while you can stay in the mount and defend attacks, the fact that you're there often means you made a series of mistakes...
Years ago, before I trained in BJJ, I was an avid UFC fan. I used to religiously watch "The Ultimate Fighter" reality show in it's first few seasons.
In one episode Tito Ortiz was coaching a fighter during a match. He kept screaming "UNDERHOOKS!!" again and again. It was pretty...
Winning Is a Top-Down Affair
JiuJitsu is a groundwork game—that’s more than obvious. What may not be as obvious is the difference between a top and bottom strategy.
Much of Jiu Jitsu (these days) seems to be focused on being on the bottom. I think it's just lazy rolling habits in...
