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Psychology & Mindset
The Certainty Beginners Want, The Freedom Veterans Miss
Beginners often want the certainty of experience. Veterans sometimes miss the freedom of uncertainty. A Simplex Motus piece on what rank gives you, what it quietly asks you to give up, and why neither stage deserves to be romanticized.
September 2026 · 4 min read
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Psychology & Mindset
Discipline Is a Love Language to Your Future Self
Discipline isn’t harsh. It isn’t a punishment. It’s not about screaming at yourself to do more or be more. Discipline is love. Real love. Not the surface-level stuff that shows up…
· 3 min read
Positions & Control
Dominant Side Control in BJJ: Turn Top Position into Total Control
Side control is often celebrated as a milestone in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You passed the guard. You landed on top. It feels like you won. But the truth is, being in side control is…
· 4 min read
Psychology & Mindset
Train for the Life You Want, Not Just the Fight You Fear
Most people step into Jiu-Jitsu looking to toughen up or learn how to defend themselves. That’s a valid reason to start. But if all you train for is the fight you fear, you’re…
· 3 min read
Fundamentals
Correct. Effective. Efficient. The Three Pillars of Smart Training and Living
In a world obsessed with doing more, faster, louder, we often forget to ask one important question: Are we doing it right? When it comes to training, growth, or any kind of…
· 3 min read
Fundamentals
How to Fall: The Life Skill You Didn’t Know You Needed
Most people don’t think about falling until it’s too late. One minute you’re standing. The next, you're on the ground. Maybe it's a patch of water in a grocery store, a misstep on…
· 5 min read
Fundamentals
Closed Guard for Beginners: What Top and Bottom Really Mean in BJJ
When you’re new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the word “guard” gets thrown around a lot. “Pull guard.” “Break the guard.” “Work from your guard.” But no one tells you right away what…
· 5 min read
Fundamentals
Why Fundamentals Are the Hidden Superpower of Jiu-Jitsu
In the world of Jiu-Jitsu today, it's easy to get distracted. Scroll through Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube and you’ll find a flood of flying armbars, inverted triangles, and…
· 4 min read
Self-Defense
From Victim to Protector: The Mindset Shift That Could Save Your Life
When people think about self-defense, the conversation usually starts with techniques. Punches. Kicks. Blocks. Escapes. Tools and tactics for protecting yourself when danger…
· 4 min read
Mechanics & Movement
The Six Paths of Movement in BJJ: Why Awareness Beats Memorization
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often taught in techniques. Step-by-step instructions. If they do this, you do that. Memorize the move. Drill the move. Try the move in sparring. Repeat.…
· 3 min read
Fundamentals
10 Types of Rolls in BJJ: What They Are and Why They Matter
When people think of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, most picture high-intensity sparring, two bodies tangled in a chess match of grips and sweeps, trying to tap or survive. But what many…
· 4 min read
Positions & Control
Back Defense 101: How to Escape When Someone Has Your Back
When Someone Takes Your Back: Don’t Panic, Think Smart Having someone take your back in Jiu-Jitsu can feel like you're in big trouble. But the truth is, you’re not out of the…
· 4 min read
Positions & Control
Mastering the Back: Let Your Legs Hold While Your Hands Finish the Fight
The Back Position: Where Real Control Starts Getting to someone’s back is one of the strongest positions you can have in Jiu-Jitsu. You're behind them, where they can’t see you…
· 5 min read