The loop choke is a strangle that can be used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Unlike other submissions, though, the loop choke can only be used when training and competing in the gi as it requires a lapel grip. This choke is arguably one...

When examining the standup elements of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we are confronted with different methods and ideas proposed in wrestling and judo. Although judo-style throws are present within wrestling, wrestling focuses more emphatically on takedowns like double legs and single legs. Judo practitioners...

  Say goodbye to one of the greats GSP for many people was their first intro into MMA. It was shortly after MMA started to make more of a mainstream splash when GSP began his UFC career.  With the hit show The Ultimate...

When looking to determine what the best takedowns for Jiu Jitsu are we are looking for a few attributes. The first is how well a takedown works in terms of efficacy and efficiency. The second thing we look for is where we might...

Nicollas Araujo, 1stdegree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault of an individual with a disability and also minor. Araujo moved to the US from Brazil and opened a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy named Overall...

On March 2nd, 2019 at UFC 235, one of the most exciting MMA events of the year, referee Herb Dean awarded Ben Askren a win that was almost immediately deemed controversial. Some fans argue that since Robbie Lawler appeared to go limp, the...

After all of the lead up, hype, and twitter beef Askren has finally arrived in the UFC. Controversy aside we got to learn a lot about Askren in 3 minutes and 20 seconds. In the first seconds of his bout with his opponent...

Acquiring the kimura from side control is a preferred method of chasing down one of the most effective and common techniques in BJJ. At the start of my training I became more comfortable in side control than in any other position. It seemed...

When playing from turtle, you will have many different options to attack depending on what the defender is doing. What I have realized is very important, though, when attacked turtled opponents is the need to be patient. Erratic and predictable movements from the...

The knee slice position is one of the most commonly used places to begin guard passes from. You will end up here for two reasons, first, the guard player will likely go to reverse de la riva if you place a leg across...

The de la riva guard is a position that remains one of the most popular forms of open guard in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You will see this powerful guard in almost any high level match, and for good reason. The...

UFC 235: Jones versus Smith was held on March 2, 2019 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.  A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between two time champion Jon Jones and challenger Anthony Smith headlined the event.  In addition, the UFC Welterweight Championship...

Amid some controversy Ben Askren found a way literally squeeze out a victory over the Legendary Robbie Lawler. The fight started just about how you would expect. Askren quickly closed the distance and immediately started to utilize strong grips controlling the wrists of...

As you progress through the ranks in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you quickly learn that the kimura is one of the most powerful grips in the game. In fact, I like to think of the kimura as an entire position on its own because...

The crucifix is a very powerful position used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to get submissions. The crucifix resembles back control in many ways, but mainly because you are control the defender from behind them. The crucifix, just like back control, has many entries,...