Author: Professor Lyn

  • Joint Manipulation & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

    One of the widely misunderstood concepts of joint manipulation – as it pertains to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – is the idea that we must apply maximum force to a joint. This can often be seen in the way many BJJ practitioners approach weapons, more specifically edged weapons. For our purposes, maximum force implies that there is…

  • Building Strength After 40: Yes, You Can!

    Can you build strength after 40? Absolutely! Many people think that we get weaker as we get older. And it’s true that we’ll all experience some physical decline as we age.  But it’s a fact that strength can be improved at any age, and older adults who train regularly can become incredibly strong. With continued…

  • The Dynamic Nature of Success:

    The Dynamic Nature of Success:

    “The biggest lesson I learned from jiu-jitsu was how to truly know myself” – Carlos Gracie The idea that success can be measured along a single dimension—like strength, flexibility, or technique—doesn’t hold up. Athletes with abilities that vary across multiple dimensions provide a powerful lens for understanding. BJJ isn’t a discipline where one rigid path…

  • Natural Selection On The Mats

    Natural Selection On The Mats

    Evolution is nature’s ultimate problem solver, where strength doesn’t come from uniformity, but from diversity. This principle holds just as true in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where success often depends on your ability to adapt, think creatively, and incorporate different perspectives into your game. In nature, diversity emerges through mutation. In BJJ, we achieve it by embracing…

  • Switching from Control to Submission

    Switching from Control to Submission

    Choosing when to switch your focus from control to applying the submission requires a keen sense of timing, awareness, and adaptability, which once mastered lets you apply submissions with precision while ensuring you stay in control. Control is the foundation that allows you to dictate the pace and direction of the match, and force your…