Michael Jen jiu-jitsu

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This week we bring you an interview with black belt Michael Jen. Michael started Jiu-Jitsu in 1991 and earned his black belt from Joe Moreira. Michael is well known for his scientific approach to Jiu-JItsu and he has a new BJJ book out called The Science of Submission: A Principle-Based Approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

We talk about:

His personal history on the mats
Approaching BJJ with science
The goals of his book The Science of Submission
Some of the basic ideas in the book
How the ideas in the book can be used off the mat
Advice for beginners
Dealing with nerves when competing

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Quote of the week: “One day I was shopping I went into a store that had cool swords. I told the guy do you have any Katana’s, as I always wanted one. He said of course, sold me one, and told me be very careful, it can cut a car. As soon as I got home I took the sword out and hit a tree, the sword broke. I got super upset, went back to the store and said man, you sold me a faulty sword, it couldn’t even cut a plant. The guy said, the sword is good, it was your technique that was faulty.” A story shared from Yuri Simoes FB Page

Article of the week: “How To Tap Out The Competition Jitters”