On this post, I am going to approach a few questions that some of my students often ask me every time I mention that it is essential for us to learn from the defense. Here are a few of these questions: – What does it mean to learn from the defense? – Why in … Read More
- August 31, 2014
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- By Professor David Adiv
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Professor David Adiv, teaches two variations of the guillotine choke that can be used at both gi and no gi applications.
Attacks from the single-leg take down defense.
I had a great time meeting our students at RGDA Houston TX yesterday. It is great to see the program growing and the students working together to learn. Thank you Steve and Andy Yount, Manny Reyna and all the students joining us for this seminar. Below is a clip of some of the positions we’ve studied yesterday … Read More
- June 18, 2014
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- By Professor David Adiv
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On Saturday, June 14th, I had the honor to go to Fort Dix to teach Gracie Jiu Jitsu to the 50th Special Troops Battalion under the leadership of one of my students, First Sergeant C. Jaeger, who has been putting a lot of time and effort into preparing these men and women. Everyone was focused and eager … Read More
- June 13, 2014
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- By Professor David Adiv
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What does it mean for the Jiu Jitsu fighter? Observing nature it is evident that animals regardless of their species are born ready to fulfil their role and become what nature intended them to be. A few examples: Cockroaches as soon as they hatch go about their lives freely. A baby gazelle already knows how … Read More
Quite often people get confused between these two major aspects of the training: 1) Learning how to fight and 2) Training for a fight. Unaware of the difference, people get stuck in a high or in a low gear without progressing or enjoying the training and its benefits. More concerning are some cases when people … Read More
Today it is a sad day. Remembering the brave who have sacrificed their lives for all to leave with dignity and freedom. The ray of light they left will keep America united and it will forever exist among us. I salute the courageous men and women who protect America. Thank you for your service. “and … Read More
For all my students and friends, please enjoy a bit of the great time we had yesterday at Gracie Humaita North Carolina. It was a pleasure to share the mats with enthusiastic, eager to learn and open minded students. Thank you Armando and Christine Basulto for putting this event together and thank you everyone for joining us. Wishing … Read More
- May 15, 2014
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- By Professor David Adiv
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During the process of learning Jiu Jitsu you develop an understanding that growing and solving problems happen when you accept yourself as an individual and at the same time accept and respect all persons and the fact that we are different from one another. A good training is when you can fight your own negative … Read More
- May 8, 2014
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- By Professor David Adiv
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An open minded and humble Jiu Jitsu teacher is a good teacher. He is just like a scientist that searches for the facts and the truth, motivating the students to do the same. Science is the best tool to reveal the laws of physics and is a tool that everyone should use while studying and … Read More
First, I would like to remind you all that this is not a philosophical statement. As a matter of fact, none of the topics approached in my blog or classes are. This statement is as practical as it is real. It is up to each one of us to try and to prove its veracity. … Read More