Like many other people out there, I like to get the best bang for my buck.  If you’re looking to advance your overall knowledge of self-defense, there are plenty of instructional videos out there to learn from.  Here is a list of a...

Good Values To Get You A Nice Gi, That Will LAST! To keep it short, not all of us can afford a $300+ gi.  Here is a list of gis that can be purchased for under $100.  This is not a list of...

Kasai Pro 4 was an Amazing Event! The Hammerstein Ballroom is a two-tiered 12,000 square foot ballroom located in midtown Manhattan in New York City.  It was constructed in 1906 by Oscar Hammerstein, a businessman and composer, as the home of the Manhattan...

Failed Kimura? Not Now! Be Able To Advance Your Position! Securing a kimura on a much stronger individual can be incredibly difficult. If they have extremely strong grips, or have locked the arm that’s being attacked close to their body, we might run...

Simple Fix That Will Make Your Kimura POWERFUL! Successful jiu-jitsu lies in sound mechanics. The rate at which you submit and dominate will be heavily influenced by how much you are willing to analyze the smaller areas of your technique. A great quote...

With King Of No-Gi Here With Some Awesome Gi Jiu-Jitsu Technique! As Gordon Ryan transitions to the gi, we’re all waiting quite impatiently to see what that might look like. The no gi phenom has pretty much covered all his bases as far...

A brief recap on the co-main event... Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone was victorious over Mike “Platinum” Perry. The fight took place this past Saturday, November 10th, at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez. The fight took place in Denver, Colorado at the Pepsi...

Highlights from this weekend's grappling event... Kasai Pro 4 took place Saturday November 10th. The event was held in New York City and billed as an eight man nogi round –robin event at 145lbs.  Rounds were scheduled for 6 minutes. EBI champion John...

Build your core for better BJJ   Determining what muscle group is the most important for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is difficult because different positions and techniques require the use of various muscle groups. Although the legs are probably the most important, the average person...

 Building your passing game from the ground up   Passing the open guard of skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioners is difficult because it requires dexterity, the ability to switch sides quickly, and ability to alternate between pressure and fast passing as allowed by the...

Be smart and make the best of your layoff If you have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or any martial art or sport that is full contact you most likely have had some kind of injury at some point. Maybe it was major...

Cryotherapy, is it worth it? One of the great benefits of Jiu Jitsu is that it permeates every aspect of life. Outside the mat, Jiu Jitsu practitioners often see ways to maximize human performance.  Some in the Ji Jiu Jitsu community have embraced...

A brief discussion on Strength and Technique in Jiu Jitsu... Recently an old training partner came back to the gym. He had been out for four years. He was yoked or jacked or whatever the kids are saying. Basically he looked like Gordon...

Ideas on Kids and Jiu Jitsu… As a parent and Jiu Jitsu practitioner, I believe exposure to Jiu Jitsu is invaluable to children. This article will explore Jiu Jitsu’s value to kids and talk on a high level about the best ways to...

A brief exploration on teaching the dark arts to beginners... It is no secret that leg locks are in vogue in the Jiu Jitsu community. These submissions that many thought were dirty a few years ago have now garnered mainstream popularity. For many...