Inside sangaku, the saddle, 411, there are several names for the position, but whatever you choose to call it, this dangerous entanglement of the legs is often times known as a game over setting in a BJJ match. The saddle is very heavily...

Undoubtedly, every single grappler should be competent enough in wrestling that they can hold their ground in a self defense scenario. You don’t have to be a D1 level wrestler by the time your a black belt, but your should be able to...

8X World Champ Wins Referee Decision Over Panza In one of the most anticipated main events in Fight 2 Win's history, BJJ luminaries Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu met Checkmat's Luiz Panza in Ft. Lauderdale this weekend. As expected, this match in the Gi was...

We all learn the arm bar early in our training. It’s a critical component of your BJJ foundation, and can not be bypassed in the learning process. Though the arm bar is a fundamental technique in BJJ, many practitioners struggle with what makes...

I believe everything grows and is destined to change in this world. Last night I got too sit back and enjoy the growth of my teammates as many of them took their jiu-jitsu to the next level! I am a two-stripe white belt,...

Compared to many other traditional open guards used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the half guard is probably the best one to attack leg locks from. This is true for both the guard player and the grappler on top. When you contrast half guard...

The knee bar is a hyperextending leg lock which, as the name suggests, works by hyperextending the leg at the knee joint. The knee bar used to be one of the most popular leg submissions in Jiu Jitsu until the heel hook started...

The arm bar is one of the oldest and most popular submissions used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The arm bar is one of few hyperextending submissions in which the arm would break at the elbow joint if the defender refuses to tap. Ready...

Review The triangle is probably my favorite and most effective submission. I find that because I have relatively long legs, I can use it from closed guard and open guard easily, but also have no problem with set ups from less common positions...

The reverse da la riva is a modification of the de la riva guard that is used to counter the knee slice pass. Although it was initially created for this sole purpose, many grapplers now seek out this unique guard and have even...

The de la riva guard is a position used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by a grappler on their back. The position was initially created by the Brazilian Ricardo De la Riva many years ago. Although this guard is relatively complex compared to other...

There’s no shortage of troubles that we experience while trying to pass the closed guard. When we’re on top and the action funnels us into the closed guard, there seems to be an immediate halt to activity. Once the bottom player begins trying...

There’s a lot going on in the world of one of the UFC’s biggest superstars, Conor McGregor. If you’re unaware of these recent developments, I’m here to fill you in. Whether dramatized by the media or not these things are worth a read.A...

  Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje are fighting this weekend. So. Get. EXCITED! Between these two we have been treated to some of the most exciting fights and highlight techniques ever witnessed inside of the UFC. Before jumping in to a breakdown of...

Garry Tonon will be back in the spotlight this weekend as he looks to defend his perfect MMA record against Anthony Engelen at One FC “A New Era”. Leading up to this bout Tonon has put together a string of impressive wins, showing...