Drilling Formula

by Prof. Martin Guggi   Learn and understand the technique you want to apply; a.) in which positions can you use the same technique; b.) how can you apply the technique NoGi? c.) what are the principles behind the technique;   Concentrate on the details; a.)...

Movement vs. control in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

by Prof. Martin Guggi   Watching experienced BJJ players roll I am always impressed by their constant movements. It looks like, they never rest. From the beginning of the fight to the end, movement is one of the main goals to get the superior control or finally...

Sparring vs Drilling

by Prof. Martin Guggi   Today I am going to write about a very important question: How much time should I put into drilling compared to sparring. Sparring can also be divided into hard and light sparring. Jiu Jitsu is constantly improving and growing. But if our...

How to safely heelhook

von Coach Markus Miedel   Bevor der Artikel gelesen wird, ist zu empfehlen den Unterschied der Körperteile „Bein“ und „Fuß“ aufzufrischen.    Aufgrund vermehrter Erfolge von Leglocks vor allem in Submission-Only-Turnieren, steigen Interesse und...

Importance of Tournaments and Competitions

by Prof. Renato Migliaccio Here at Sampa BJJ Academy, we are encouraging all of our students and team members to compete.  We recognize that competitions aren’t for everyone neither the only thing in Martial arts. However, we think that if you can fit competition...

Reasons that made BJJ devolp as a martial art!

by Prof. Renato Migliaccio We all know that BJJ is the most efficient martial art and fastest-developing martial art that mainly concentrate on combining self-defense, Ground fighting and physical fitness brought by Mr. Mitsuyo Maeda to Brazil. Maeda was also...