On Saturday, November 10th in Manhattan, Matheus "King Kong" Diniz and Gordon "King" Ryan will meet for the next Kasai Pro.  These two New York powerhouses are slated to compete in the Kasai Pro rule set which is made up of a 10...

Where should your focus be to improve your game? What are you working on to get better?  Are you trying to strengthen your weaknesses, or are you trying to perfect your strongest areas?  For some time, I set my focus on strengthening my...

Have you ever been in a situation where you asked your BJJ instructor how to get out of a particular position or submission and they've simply paused, looked at you and said "Don't get stuck in that position" or "Don't get caught"?  To...

Easy Checklist to Make the Visit Great Visiting a different jiu-jitsu gym can be a really fun time. Meeting new people, seeing new technique, and changing things up a bit can be good for you jiu-jitsu. But, before we head out, we need...

If you've stopped BJJ, it's time to begin again! Nobody cares why you left. They only care that you come back. Everyone has reasons as to why they can’t train or why they shouldn’t train, and some of those reasons might be totally...

Control is crucial for submission finishes Maintaining and controlling the centerl ine is an important first step in establishing control of the battle. Being in tune with where our opponent’s center line can assist us in our attacks as well as our defense....

In another example from his latest release The Filthy Kimura, Neil Melanson demonstrates a nasty kimura set up against a defensive opponent who is trying to turtle up and become defensive protecting their arm. Check out the technique below then let's break it...

Legit beef or publicity stunt? When we hear the name Erberth Santos the word “experience” definitely comes to mind. Santos has amassed a staggering 250 plus bouts in the last 3 years alone. The 24-year-old black belt known for his aggressive and action-packed...

The submission no one sees coming! The Von Flue choke. Every time I mention it my newer students, they look at me puzzled, as if I’ve just made something up for the sake of saying it. But yes, the Von Flue choke is...

Competition talk around the gym can ignite a spark in you you didn’t expect. When I started BJJ I didn’t go into it with the goal of competing. I simply wanted to be more physical than I had been in the past and...

Who is the true face of BJJ? Who do we think of when we think of the “face” of Jiu-Jitsu? Helio Gracie? Xande Ribeiro? Gordan Ryan? Keenan Cornelius? Tom DeBlass or Bernardo Faria? Some other guy or gal that we all see as...

Whether you are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or if you have been around awhile, we all want to maximize our time and get the best results possible as quickly as possible. There really is no secret, show up and train and time...

What are you giving back to BJJ and Your Instructor If you happen to frequent a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy with numerous higher ranked students, you will begin to quickly notice a supportive hierarchy of people who are not only students, but teach...

The King Shows Bernardo Faria ADCC Finish We don’t have much footage of Gordon Ryan’s technique. If you’ve been lucky enough to attend a seminar with him, you know that his instruction is top notch and the material is game changing. Every time...

BJJ Saved My Life Is Not Just a Cliche For This Practitioner BJJ is a huge part of my recovery. I spent the last few days trying to come up with what I imagined would be a much cleverer way of saying that...