Exploring the use of kuzushi in Jiu Jitsu… Kuzushi is a term commonly used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Wikipedia describes Kuzushi as, “a Japanese term for unbalancing an opponent in the Japanese martial arts. The noun comes from the transitive verb kuzusu (崩す),...

Ideas on the mind maps for Jiu Jitsu… The question for me is always, “what is the best way to learn Jiu Jitsu?” It is like a pebble in my shoe. It is always there. When I think that I have solved it...

2nd Base Pass by Fabiano Scherner Fabiano Scherner shows how to open the guard and then pass using the "2nd base pass". Let’s start of by introducing the incredible Fabiano Scherner. Fabiano Scherner is a German Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian...

Exploring the obligations of the tribe… Demi Lovato posted a post training picture of herself on Instagram. It was her first post regarding Jiu Jitsu since her overdose. Naturally, many people on the internet had some distasteful comments. They ranged from comments about...

Everyone who has ever ventured to train in Brazilian JiuJitsu has been the "new guy." Being the new white belt is not easy and often comes with a lot of anxiety and fear of the unknown. I remember my first time stepping foot...

2 Excellent Spider Guard Techniques Often when BJJ practitioners think about the most effective guards they think about the widely used Spider Guard. There is a reason for this. It is considered one of the all time best guards for defending against an...

Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu is one of the most successful jiu jitsu competitors, instructors and academy leaders in the sport.  He is an ADCC Absolute Champion, multiple time IBJJF No Gi World Champion and World Masters Champion.  BJJ Fanatics is proud to welcome Cyborg...

Go Check Out A New Gym. It Is Always A Good Time... Last week, while I was on vacation, I was a little unsure about training at a gym away from home.  I debated for a few days about whether or not I...

Recently on the Jocko Podcast he and his cohort Echo discussed some of the benefits of knowing Jiu-Jitsu. Specifically about how knowing how to fight can help avoid confrontation. Being confident in one's ability is a deterrent in itself.    When you spend...

The Featherweight Title Is On The Line In Canada! This Saturday, December 8th, UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega takes place at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  The main event will feature a UFC Featherweight Championship bout between the champion Max Holloway...

3 Highly Effective Takedowns for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Uki Waza: Uki Waza, or Floating Technique, is a sacrifice throw and one of the original 40 throws in Judo. This is a very effective technique because it is not size or strength dependent and...

Ideas on adopting the over looked white belt… Jiu Jitsu is hard. Many people quit. In my own experience, none of the people who were white belts with me are still around. Many years have gone by. Sure, some move away. But a...

Exploring the cancellation... Yesterday, ADCC’s website made the following announcement, “Today ADCC Committee has announced that the 1st ADCC Asia &Oceania Trial 2018 has been CANCELLED due to lack of competitors. ADCC Trials are qualifiers to the big ADCC Worlds event that...

Jiu Jitsu black belt Kent Peters’ Instagram account was deleted without warning. He had over 20,000 plus followers. Many of us are fans of the free instructional videos he posts.  Check out this video titled Deep Half Guard DOA HeelHook Entry - ZombieProofBJJ (NoGi)....

Get more productive on the mats immediately What can you accomplish in 10 minutes?  Maybe you can walk to the corner store, fold a load of laundry, or stand in line at your local bank branch.  Ten minutes is definitely not a long...