this week at Crossroads BJJ we’ve been studying the scissor sweep, learning how to apply the technique, how to shut down the Jiu-Jitsu technique and then what techniques can be applied based on those defenses. It is this process of action and reaction that makes Jiu-Jitsu so effective. In a fight or a competition there […]
One of the most common sayings in Jiu-Jitsu is “Technique over Strength”, this essentially means that you want to correctly position your body so that you are using the majority of your body both muscularity and structurally to attack or “weaken” your bjj training partners body. Over the last several weeks we have been working […]
Every Monday and Wednesday night the dedicated students at Crossroads BJJ step on the Mat and look to hone their skills. As a martial artist and a grappler we should all seek to have well rounded skills, in the beginning this means understanding the five major positions both on top and on the bottom, knowing […]
Last night at Crossroads BJJ during our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Training class we continued developing attacks and transitions from the Kimora grip. Over the past few weeks we have gone over a number of transitions that provide us with a plan of attack for when our Jiu-Jitsu sparring partner turns into us in an attempt […]
Another great weekend of jiu-jitsu at Crossroads Brazilian Jiu-jitsu! With classes every of the week there is never any excuse not to get on the mat and get some great training in. Starting with our Saturday afternoon fundamentals of BJJ class and our Sunday morning open mat everybody was able to get on the mat […]
Hey everybody, Unfortunetly due to the poor road conditions and the upcoming forecast we will be canceling both our 6pm and 7:30pm classes tonight. Stay Safe and Stay Warm
Happy Thanksgiving from Everybody at Crossroads Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In Waterford CT! We will be canceling class on Thursday for the Thanksgiving Holiday. I hope everybody enjoys the time with their families and eats an excessive amount of food. We will be back to our normal schedule Friday November 28th with our our Open Mat Class […]