What Exactly is a “Lockdown” Again? Today’s technique trick is a little advanced. If you haven’t played with these positions before, then I hope this is an enticing first look. The move I want to highlight is built off of a pretty specific...

  If you are coming to this site, chances are you have heard the legend of how John Danaher became interested in leg locks. The story goes that Dean Lister was visiting the Renzo Gracie Academy in NYC. After seeing Lister submit his...

The Pressure is Mounting Part of learning Jiu Jitsu is learning to handle pressure from the bottom of any position you may end up in. At first, it’s not an easy task and even positions like half guard feel up close and personal....

The Four Horseman For most people, being on top while sparring is more comfortable than fighting from their backs. Learning to submit people from an apparently inferior position is a difficult transition for many people. At first, we learn to work from closed...

Depending on who you ask, Jiu Jitsu is a great way to stay active, promote health, learn self defense, or practice a sport. Each individual might give a different reason, or combination of reasons, for pursuing the path. As a result,The world of...

How Did We Get Down Here, Anyway? In case you hadn’t heard, Jiu Jitsu is a sport that usually takes place on the ground. We toss our mouthguards in, slap hands, and silently agree to come down to the floor before grappling. One...

Transitions and entries can make or break your Jiu Jitsu game. Realizing you have hit a dead end with a technique or submission and having the ability to transition to something else, or entering into a better guard from a bad spot add...

  In Jiu Jitsu, proper and precise technique is important. Small adjustments from either you or your partner can make or break a move. Forgetting a small detail on the offensive side can allow the person on the defensive side to make a...

Who is Bruno Malfacine? If you do not know who Bruno Malfacine is, keep reading and watch the video. Bruno is a 10-time IBJJF World Champion. Bruno Malfacine is known for his highly technical style, having the ability to defeat larger stronger grapplers....

Whether you are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or a seasoned veteran to the sport this video is for you. Today we have 5 of the most sought after instructors showing their favorite submissions. Whether it be for BJJ or MMA these techniques...

The Gogoplata is a very interesting submission to say the least. Some say that is simply a joke move that pretty much only works by accident. Others say that it is actually a completely viable move that isn;t a joke and that you...

Jeff Glover is known for his ability to sweep and attack from any position. Using butterfly hooks and elevation, Jeff will show you how he likes to enter the 4/11 or Cross Ashi position!   Technique Breakdown The 4/11 leg entanglement position is...

  A brilliant factor of Jiu Jitsu is the fact that small movements or adjustments can make huge differences. It’s all about leverage, weight distribution, and proper technique. Something as simple as switching your hips in a certain position can open up a...

When you are watching high level Jiu Jitsu competitors land seemingly wild rolling attacks such as the rolling kimura, you may think these techniques are extremely hard and look as if they are done so effortlessly. Obviously high level competitors are extremely technical,...

  Most people who have been training for a while know that the longer you train, the easier it is to spot submissions. As a newer Jiu Jitsu practitioner, you may be so focused on just getting to a position like side control...