Tom DeBlass Demonstrates the Half Guard Arm Drag to Spartan Leg Kick Drill I attended a seminar last year with Professor DeBlass directly after participating in a Fight to Win Pro which I had been defeated at. He had cornered me in the...

  A proficient over under pass can be very difficult to stop. BJJ players that develop a mean over under pass and have mastered its details can feel like steamrollers. At times the pass can seem imminent if we’re not well versed in...

Wrist Controls To Triangle by John Danaher John Danaher is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) black belt under Renzo Gracie and an instructor at Renzo’s academy in New York City. Danaher is arguably the most infamous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor on the planet....

The Biggest Mistake In The Hip Escape by Bernardo Faria It is commonly known in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that hips are everything. It makes sense when you really stop and think about it. Your hips are right at the middle of your body....

Countering The Roll On Top by Lachlan Giles Often times when playing in an inverted north south position, it is common for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu player to roll on top of you in an attempt to flatten you on the mats. This...

Different Version Of The Fireman’s Carry by Dan Vallimont When it comes to a well rounded style of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one would be wise not to overlook the world of wrestling. There are many techniques that come from wrestling that when done...

Wrist Lock on Cats Paw Grip By Travis Stevens Wrist locks are everywhere in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They may get a bad rap, but they are an incredibly effective way of submitting your opponent. Wrist locks are so effective because the wrist is...

Omoplata Against Double Leg by Bernardo Faria This omoplata is a highly effective submission to use in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Are you familiar with the omoplata? Also known as the ashi sankaku in judo, the omoplata is a shoulder joint lock technique that...

Knee on Neck Control by Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu In the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the neck on neck is a controversial position (and sometimes choke) where you place your knee on your opponent’s neck. It can be a very brutal way of...

First off let’s show some respect and gratitude to both athletes and the performance both put on. That said, this match was textbook Bernardo Faria. The commentators point this out several times in the video. Faria put on an over under passing clinic....

The arm drag is such a versatile technique. It can be applied to so many different situations and scenarios. It teaches us about good timing, taking advantage of reactions, and when it’s done well, it puts us in superior position. A lot of...

Craig Jones has made a name for himself by surprising people and performing above expectations. Now that he is an established name with victories over some of the biggest names in the sport, we shouldn’t be surprised anymore. Yet, here he goes blowing...

Stand Up X Guard by Gabriel Arges In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other grappling martial arts, the X guard is seen as either a form of open guard or a form of half guard. That is probably why you see high level BJJ...

Butterfly Guard Pass by Fabiano Scherner The butterfly guard is one of the most common guards in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Sometimes known as the “hooks guard,” the butterfly guard is one of the most traditional forms of open guard playing in Brazilian Jiu...

Double Over Pass From Half Guard by Yuri Simoes If you are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or struggle to pass the guard, it is possible that you just have not found the right technique that works for you. Playing from the top...