Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, by Max Luong
Simplex Motus
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu learning platform grounded in one idea: understanding outlives memorization, and the simplest movement that works is the one worth training. Books, essays, podcast, and small-group classes.
20+
Books
47
Articles
12
Principles
1
Method
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Principles
The twelve principles that anchor the Simplex Motus method, the spine of the books and the classes.
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More than twenty titles on jiu-jitsu, mindset, and the craft of moving well. Built to last on the shelf.
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Essays that connect training to learning, coaching, and life. New writing appears here first.
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All ArticlesJune 2026
Your Belt Is Not Your Whole Story
A belt is a chapter marker, not a verdict. On comparison, growth, and the only ruler that has ever told the truth.
June 2026
The Wisest Man on the Mat Knew Nothing
Socrates earned his wisdom by admitting his ignorance. On the mat and in life, the people who keep growing are the ones who refuse to let knowing become an identity.
June 2026
The Voice That Lied to You
Doubt is not evidence. It is architecture. And you can learn to build around it.
About
Simple Movement. Deep Understanding.
Simplex Motus, Latin for "simple movement," is the work of Max Luong. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, instructor, and author of more than twenty books on grappling, coaching philosophy, and personal development. What started as a set of teaching principles grew into a full publishing and education platform grounded in one idea: the best movement is the simplest movement that works.