Even if your not a skilled wrestler, you probably have ended up clinching up with someone in a collar tie. The collar tie is one of the most widely utilized clinch in wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. Even students who have yet to learn...

The concept of flow is extremely important in all sports, but especially those of a combative nature like MMA, boxing, and Jiu Jitsu. If you have ever watched a sporting event on TV, you might have heard the commentators mentioning a certain player...

Yesterday we talked about the sure fire fireworks set to launch in the UFC’s Heavyweight division. Thankfully what we got was definitely a great show. Junior Dos Santos added another KO to his record over the ever tough and HILARIOUS Derrick Lewis. Not...

Formiga Finishes Nick Greene With Straight Armlock In a back and forth battle between current Masters Welterweight Champion Rafael Barbosa and Nick Greene, Formiga was able to finish with a straight armlock from the mount against his opponent. Formiga put on a clinic...

French League Hockey Player Suspended for Judo Throw Holden Anderson, an ice hockey player in the French League has been suspended indefinitely by his own team Amiens after seriously injuring another player utilizing a clean judo throw during a brawl.  Julien Desrosier's suffered...

  Expect fireworks….seriously there should be fireworks Two heavy hitters of the UFC’s Heavyweight division are set to do battle tonight at UFC Wichita. Derrick Lewis 21-6-1 (18 KO’s) will face off against Junior Dos Santos 20-5 (14 KO’s) tonight. On paper we...

We have to assume that when we start training BJJ we must be willing to accept a certain amount of risk. After all, BJJ is a martial art, and regardless if you’re there as a hobbyist or putting yourself in the lion’s den...

On March 9-10, 2019, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam London will be taking place at the Cooper Box Arena in London.  This year marked the fifth year of the Grand Slam tour. The Grand Slam is one of the most prestigious and highest...

  At Fight 2 Win 104 in Dallas, Texas these two goliaths will collide for the Fight 2 Win light heavyweight no-gi title. These two are among the biggest names and most prolific competitors in the sport and are set to do battle...

One of the most hotly debated topics in Jiu Jitsu is whether you need to or should lift weights to augment a grappling training regimen. Some will argue that because Jiu Jitsu is a technique based sport so strength isn’t necessary. Others will...

The over under pass is one of the most used techniques in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to pass open guard. The reason this guard pass is so popular is because it is extremely effective. Although this pass is a favorite for many bigger, heavier...

One of the most common mistakes white belts and blue belts make when playing guard, be it closed guard or open guard, is sitting flat on their back. This is usually picked up from watching high level guys do it, but if you...

  It seems like there is two types of people that train Jiu Jitsu, the ones who purchase DVDs and ones who pay for seminars. If you’re just getting started, it can seem a little difficult to figure out just where to spend...

ADCC Champ Joins Grappling Central Podcast The Grappling Central Podcast is one of the fastest growing martial arts podcasts available today.  Hosted by lifelong martial artist and BJJ purple belt Ryan Ford, the Grappling Central Podcast has provided over 350 episodes of insightful...

Three Time Olympian and Danaher Black Belt Gives You Three Get Out of Jail Free Cards Being stuck in the bottom of North South position is easily one of the most frustrating positions to be stuck in.  If the top player is able...