Articles Archives - Simplex Motus

Mastering 1 2 3 Touch in BJJ: How to Layer Pressure for Control and Submissions

The 1 2 3 Touch framework teaches how to progress from connection to control to submission in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through layered body contact and zone control. Learn why it works, how to apply it at every level, and how top black belts use this principle.

Connection Beats Technique: The Secret to Becoming Slippery, Unstoppable, and Hard to Hold Down in BJJ

Connection Beats Technique in BJJ: How to Become Unstoppable on the Mat

Discover why connection beats technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Learn how staying relaxed and reading your opponent makes you harder to control and more dangerous on the mat.

Top in Closed Guard: The Illusion of Control and the Truth of the Position

Being on top inside the closed guard is not control, it is a test of posture, patience, and precision. Learn how to survive, escape, and dominate from one of the most deceptive positions in Jiu-Jitsu.

Breathing: The Most Overlooked Skill in Jiu-Jitsu

Breathing isn’t just survival. In Jiu-Jitsu, it’s the fuel for endurance, explosiveness, and calm under pressure. Learn how to breathe properly so you can roll longer, smarter, and with more control.

How Jiu-Jitsu Quietly Builds Mental Resilience You Didn’t Know You Needed

Rolling isn’t just physical. It rewires your mindset, teaching you how to stay calm, adapt under pressure, and push through when everything says quit. Here’s how Jiu-Jitsu forges quiet mental toughness.

Discipline Is a Love Language to Your Future Self

Discipline isn’t punishment. It’s a form of self-respect and a gift to the person you’re becoming. Learn how consistent training in Jiu-Jitsu is one of the deepest ways to invest in your future.

Dominant Side Control in BJJ: Turn Top Position into Total Control

Learn how to transform basic side control into dominant side control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Discover key details, arm traps, hip pressure, head control, and mistakes to avoid for total positional dominance.

Train for the Life You Want, Not Just the Fight You Fear

Training isn’t just about preparing for conflict. It’s about crafting the version of yourself who can show up for life. Learn how Jiu-Jitsu can shape who you become outside the gym.

Correct. Effective. Efficient. The Three Pillars of Smart Training and Living

Master the core of intelligent training and personal growth by learning why everything you do should be correct, effective, and efficient. This simple framework applies to Jiu-Jitsu and real life.

How to Fall Safely: Jiu-Jitsu Wisdom That Can Save Your Body in Real Life

How to Fall: The Life Skill You Didn’t Know You Needed

Falling is part of life. Learn how to do it the right way to prevent serious injury, whether you’re on the mat or walking down the street. This post explores the practical techniques every person should know, especially as they age.