Advanced Basics
Published on: 08/10/2026
A lesson from Kobe Bryant and Jerry West reminds us why the fundamentals matter. Professor Chris Lund explores how deeper understanding, not more techniques, shapes advanced Jiu-Jitsu.

A lesson from Kobe Bryant and Jerry West reminds us why the fundamentals matter. Professor Chris Lund explores how deeper understanding, not more techniques, shapes advanced Jiu-Jitsu.

After more than three decades in Martial Arts, Professor Chris Lund reflects on his early training, the lessons that stayed with him, and why simplicity and efficiency matter more than ever.