The arm bar from mount. One of the classic submissions in BJJ. When trying to apply the arm bar from the mount position, do you find that your opponent is sometimes able to thwart the attack by getting to his/her side and beginning...

The landscape of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training has been evolving since the 80's when the Gracie family first came to America and helped set the Ultimate Fighting Championship as a phenomenon into motion.  Not since that time three decades ago has the jiu...

ADCC, it’s widely known as the Olympics of grappling. BJJ’s most decorated super stars and high-level competitors from all corners of the globe, meet to engage in combat on a truly magnificent stage. It’s a showcase of the grappling arts like no other....

Half guard is one of the most effective tools today to control our opponent's guard passes, maintain good distance, and also absorb a great deal of pressure easily and still be fairly mobile.  From half guard there is a growing number of sweeps...

Recently we released the most anticipate instructional series ever in John Danahers "Leglocks: Enter the System."  John Danaher is the most sought after instructor in the world and it is for good reason.  Students under his tutelage have been able to  achieve excellence...

We all have the goal of training bjj for life.  Nobody wants to face the sad realization that as we age our bodies will naturally start to deteriorate and we will not be able to combat the soreness related with training bjj every...

As we grow older the natural flexibility we had when we were younger begins to diminish.  Muscles tighten and tendons shorten over time making us less and less flexible.  Depending on the types of activities we do in the day, we can hasten...

As lower body attacks continue to explode with popularity we figured we would share a sneaky submission.  This is a submission that is going to come from the infamous "Truck" position that was popularized by 10th planet founder, Eddie Bravo.  Some people refer...

Lower body attacks have recently exploded with popularity.  There is a sensation sweeping the Jiu Jitsu world and that is lower body attacks.  Everybody wants to learn how to develop a good system for attacking and defending the lower body.  We are here...

Often times when training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu we will here some people refer to their Jiu Jitsu as "Old School."  Some people will say "I have an old school game."  What does this even me?  Is there a way to define old school...

Leg locks have commanded their fair share of attention over the past couple of years. They’re effectiveness has been proven many times over in devastating fashion. The leg locks rise to power, mainly fueled by the likes of John Danaher, and standout members...

Side control can be a great position depending on whether you are the controller or the controllee.  Once you are passed someone's guard, side control can serve as an oasis where you can catch your breath and plan your next attack in relative safety.  With way less...

White to blue.  Blue to purple.  Purple to brown. Brown to black.  The belt progression.  The long road. When you are just starting out as a brand new white belt, blue and purple belts at your gym seem like they walk on water. ...

When we start our voyage into BJJ, we are exposed to an endless amount of techniques and ideas. Not to mention all the advice, philosophy, and those special quotes about the art that we never forget. There is much to remember. We try...

Kayla Harrison made her professional MMA debut just a few days ago. Winning by armbar, she showed impressive positional dominance, and proved to be a very well-rounded combatant against a tough opponent in Brittney Elkin. There is no doubt after this impressive first...