Joris Merks

Joris Merks practiced competitive Judo since the age of six. After receiving a black belt in Judo and Aikido he switched to Kick-Boxing, Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2002 he became Open German Champion and European Champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (elite class -91 kilograms).

Joris Merks studied the science of movement at the Free University of Amsterdam. In his book “Instinctive Groundfighting“ he combines this knowledge and his experience in Martial Arts in an intelligent and highly effective training method. “Instinctive Groundfighting“ teaches you how you can train yourself to apply techniques in the right moment, in the right situation, without thinking and in your own unique way.

Stop thinking, start fighting! — Instinctive Groundfighting is now available on Amazon.com

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Martial Arts is not about learning techniques. It is about reacting adequately to unexpected combat situations without thinking. If you think, you are slower, your focus is too narrow and your movements lack creativity. European Champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Joris Merks explains in his book “Instinctive Groundfighting”  how to train yourself to stop thinking and start […]