Nathan Orchard is a Tenth Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo. You will find Nathan training in his gym in Portland Oregon.

Nathan Orchard talks about:

Wrestling as a kid

Doing MMA when he was 16 years old

His start to Jiu-Jitsu

Seeking knowledge over comfort

Learning by studying instead of a traditional coach

The development of his double under system

Closed loop and open loop systems for grappling

Watching competitors to develop a game plan

Working with a Samuri sword and learning about footwork

Advice of not comparing yourself to others

How following his desire to draw has benefited his life

Why it is important to tollow your passions

The Book of Five Rings

Jiu-Jitsu broken down into transitions, positions, and submissions

Submissions broken down into bars, twists, and compressions

His thoughts on when to learn heelhooks

How he is able to train defense with lower belts

His attitude toward his teammates

Taking the role of a servant to his students

Links:

Quote of the week: “Practice makes permanent”

Article of the week: BJJ Seminars…. get the most out of them

Roll-a-Thon July 22 at Fox Fitness BJJ

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