When it’s your job to protect others, and stay safe in the process, how do you find a way to do this, all while not earning any extra attention from the media for using excessive force? In a world so quick to judge,...

It’s all about control.  One of the things you will start to notice as you train live (roll) with more and more people is everyone has a different style, and each person has their strengths and of course weaknesses as well.  In Jiu...

Self defense has been a rapidly growing industry for many years now and as the world becomes a more violent place, and the media coverage and social media sharing continue to highlight all of the bad in the world people now, more than...

Half guard is one of the most used positions in Jiu-Jitsu. For the longest time half guard was looked at as a reactive position. Meaning you had to use it to stop a pass, defend the mount. Modern half guard player are some...

  If you’ve been looking for something that provides a comprehensive look at Jiu-Jitsu and gives you an overall direction on how to get better, look no further. The Lo Guard &Matrix Passing by Leandro Lo provides that direction for you! Lo’s...

In any relationship, loyalty is a two way street. For it to be real, it must be done of one's own free will. And for it to last the test of time, it must come from all parties involved. Combat Sports are weird...

One of the best things about training Jiu Jitsu is it’s such a vast martial art with so many different techniques available to you.  Inevitably at some point, you will hear people talking about their “game”. What does that mean? When is the...

One of the most fundamental skills in becoming a skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioner is being able to transition between positions and attacks. Most white belts and blue belts are too adamant about attacking one technique, trying to force it against a wary opponent...

Of the advanced guards that have developed in the last decade, worm guard has become one of the most popular ones used in Jiu Jitsu. The worm guard is a kind of a combination of many guards. If used appropriately, worm guard has...

It’s no secret as you train Jiu Jitsu for some time you will likely find certain positions that you find to be less comfortable than others.  I think it’s safe to say no one likes being mounted, or even being in bottom side...

The Triangle choke submission is undoubtedly a very powerful technique that, when done correctly, can provide an extreme advantage for the attacker.  This submission gives the grappler the ability to use their legs to fight against their opponent’s neck and shoulder. There is...

One of the most difficult things to deal with once you have started training and fallen in love with the process is making the tough decision when you need to stay off the mats, and when you need to stay away in general....

I’m certain we could debate for a very long time which is better, starting from standing or starting from the knees and why.  There are a number of opinions around the topic for certain, but I personally feel that it depends on the...

As many of you probably don’t know, Henry Cejudo won an Olympic gold medal in freestyle at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Not only did Henry win, but he also became the youngest American wrestler to accomplish this task as many hadn’t...

Would you believe the Triangle choke submission is arguably the newest submission in our arsenal of submissions in the sport of Jiu Jitsu?   The triangle choke in general is a favorite among grapplers across the globe.  Having the ability to strangle someone...