With all the talk about guard passing getting tossed around let’s focus on a tried and true passing style that is making a comeback. People who pass off of their knees get close to the action and can start to apply pressure...

The berimbolo is both one of the most hated and most loved techniques that have ever come to Jiu Jitsu. Those who dislike the technique claim that it can’t be used in MMA and self defense while those who love it see it...

There is a lot of interplay and connectivity between the different open guards utilized in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Being a great guard player doesn’t mean being great at one type of guard, but learning to connect them together to get the desired results...

  Being able to control and secure a takedown can be a difficult endeavor. It is a skill that is used across multiple areas in combat. Whether you are an MMA fighter, Law enforcement officer, or just a regular old BJJ’er being able...

3 Amazing Triangles From John Danaher In the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the triangle is one of the most effective submissions. The triangle is simple in principle; you use your legs to wrap around your opponent’s neck, leaving one of the arms...

2 Amazing Techniques from Craig Jones In the world of grappling, one of the most successful and accomplished active competitors is Craig Jones. Craig has taken the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community by storm, with a rapid rise to fame. Craig Jones is now...

The over under pass is an old school Jiu Jitsu guard pass that allows the top player to apply tremendous amounts of pressure against the bottom player. This pass works extremely well when grapplers get good at it and it can easily become...

The armbar from turtle is a great submission to attack frequently not only because it works well and is hard to defend, but also because you will often find yourself in the exact position necessary to get this submission. For example, if you...

If you train enough eventually you’ll reach a point where you feel like you aren’t improving. This is a natural part of progression in BJJ. There is no substitute for showing up and putting in time on the mat. That said, with enough...

Stop The Takedowns!! Wrestling is one element of Jiu Jitsu that has gotten more popular recently simple because of its importance. If you are in a competitive match and you are tied or down points against your opponent, there is a big chance...

Drilling is one of the best ways to get better at Jiu Jitsu quickly. The reason drilling works so well is that it enforces a different kind of learning, that which creates Jiu Jitsu specific muscle memory. In order to become an amazing...

  Jiu-Jitsu is for a lifetime! How many sports did you play in high school or college that you still currently stay active with? If you played “traditional” sports like Football, Basketball, or Baseball chances are that you stopped being able to enjoy...

The Double Leg Is An Essential Takedown Tool. Learn It here! The double leg is one of the most popular takedowns used in Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and MMA. It is extremely powerful and when done correctly, can easily get an opponent to the...

Get A Sneak Peak Of Gordon Ryan’s New Guard Passing Instructional Series! Gordon Ryan is in the headlines again after his recent victory over Joao Rocha in the main event at Kasai Pro Super Series. The match lived up to the hype and...

  The double underpass is an effective and popular tool to pass the guard. The main characteristic of the pass that makes it so successful is that with the proper grips, your opponent’s legs are unable to pummel to the inside to secure...