It’s been said time and time again that strength does not matter in Jiu Jitsu, technique is the only the thing that matters.  Is that accurate? What are your thoughts? Tom DeBlass has said in many of his videos, strength does in fact...

What does it take to be the first American to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Judo? What does it take to beat a Brit to earn that Gold in the London Olympics?  What does it take to do that a second time,...

Hey everyone, this week is Seth Daniels’ birthday! This year, coming off of a successful Fight 2 Win 120 event, the founder and CEO of the production has a lot to celebrate. Fight 2 Win Promotions, aka “The biggest party in Grappling” appeared...

The triangle is one of the most artistic and exciting submissions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Although the triangle choke is one of the oldest submissions in the sport, it’s still one fans gasp and yell in awe of when they see a grappler...

The hardest step is often the first.  It’s often said that the hardest belt to achieve in Jiu Jitsu is the white belt.  While it’s debatable whether or not it’s the hardest, it’s certainly the most important.  For argument sake, let’s agree that...

So all of us that train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu know what a gi is. The heavily stitched, cotton uniform that we wear when we train and compete. There are different colors, different brands, and different qualities, but in the end, we all wear the same uniform. But do you know the history of the […]

Have you ever encountered someone with grips so secure it feels like they somehow super glued themselves to you? It can be so frustrating! Where a Jiu Jitsu match begins is different according to who you ask, but the majority of people completely...

  One of the most difficult challenges of jiu jitsu is learning how to build a skill set that works harmoniously. As more and more techniques are developed, renamed and improved upon, the average Joe Jiu Jitsu almost has too much to choose...

  We all get sloppy over time.  We take shortcuts. We forget the little details.   Don’t deny it.  If you came into my house, you’d see that I’ve dusted the front of the Blu-Ray player and Wi-Fi router.  But back where the cables...

  Jiu Jitsu players have a lot in common with dogs.  In both cases, the more intimidating they appear, the friendlier they usually are. My pup is a burly boxer mix.  Even though she’s on a leash, people give her a wide berth...

Side control can be just as dangerous as it is dominate. For me, this was the frits place I became comfortable attacking. It seemed that I could stay in side control much longer than any other dominate position. My stints in side control...

What is the BEST guard? This question can stir quite the debate among the Jiu-Jitsu community, and rightfully so. For one the question has a lot of variables. BUT in this blog we are going to talk about why Closed Guard is KING...

Different rule sets create the need for new skill sets for athletes to develop. In jiu-jitsu, having an impassable guard is an essential skill.  You could have to spend most of a match playing guard, hunting for sweeps or submissions.  In judo, time...

As we continue our studies of Jiu Jitsu—along with this thing called life—there are any number of people we can look to for sage advice: Bernardo Faria, John Danaher, Tom DeBlass, Batman. Yep, Batman.  I’ve always admired his approach to dealing with his...

Throughout the last few years we have seen Gordon Ryan go through a complete body overhaul; going from a tall and long-limbed teenager to a strong and muscled adult. Throughout this transformation he has not only gained muscle and strength, but he also...