Crazy Omoplata Variation by Thamires Aquino If you have not heard of Thamires Aquino, she is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Master Júlio César Pereira and one of the top female competitors of her generation. Aquino’s list of accolades is long,...

The Snap Guard by Neil Melanson Neil Melanson is a guy who needs no introduction. Neil Melanson is an American combat sports coach. He is currently the head grappling coach at Jaco Hybrid Training Center. He previously was head coach at both Xtreme...

Kimura Escape From Closed Guard by Tom DeBlass Who is Tom DeBlass? Tom DeBlass is many things. He is one of the most sought after instructors in the grappling world right now.  He is a world class grappler and former mixed martial artist....

Over Hook To Omoplata Variation By Tom DeBlass Who is Tom DeBlass? Tom DeBlass is many things. He is one of the most sought after instructors in the grappling world right now.  He is a world class grappler and former mixed martial artist....

Lasso To Rolling Omoplata by Tom DeBlass Who is Tom DeBlass? Tom DeBlass is many things. He is one of the most sought after instructors in the grappling world right now.  He is a world class grappler and former mixed martial artist. He...

Half Guard Frame - How To Prevent The Guard Pass by Tom DeBlass Who is Tom DeBlass? Tom DeBlass is many things. He is one of the most sought after instructors in the grappling world right now.  He is a world class grappler...

Half Guard Master Tom DeBlass Shows Alternate Recovery From Smash Half Who is Tom DeBlass? Tom DeBlass is many things. He is one of the most sought after instructors in the grappling world right now.  He is a world class grappler and former...

Omoplata To Triangle by Tom DeBlass Who is Tom DeBlass? Tom DeBlass is many things. He is one of the most sought after instructors in the grappling world right now.  He is a world class grappler and former mixed martial artist. He is...

Over Under Defense By Tom DeBlass Who is Tom DeBlass? Tom DeBlass is many things. He is one of the most sought after instructors in the grappling world right now.  He is a world class grappler and former mixed martial artist. He is...

Hip Heist Series by Tom DeBlass  Who is Tom DeBlass? Tom DeBlass is many things. He is one of the most sought after instructors in the grappling world right now.  He is a world class grappler and former mixed martial artist. He is...

Lift Them Up In Victory, and Defeat Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition can have many benefits for children. It can increase their confidence, help them sharpen their skills, and teach them to work hard for the things they want. It can also show them the...

Gordon Ryan Sets The Bar Again! This past weekend, Gordon Ryan won the double gold at the IBJJF World No Gi Championships, cemented his claim as one of the most dominant No Gi grappler of present day.  He won the Men’s ultra heavyweight...

This past weekend in Anaheim, CA the IBJJF 2018 World No Gi Championships took place.  In the women’s division, the big winner was Beatriz “Bia” Mesquita, as she captured gold in her division as well as the absolute division. Lay YOUR Foundation For...

Problem Solving The Stack Pass! Stacking a flexible opponent can be quite an endeavor, especially in no gi. Without the kimono grips present, you may find it difficult to anchor yourself to your partner, making settling in a bit difficult. However, this does...

A Little Background The Australian Sensation! Although Craig Jones has been competing successfully for years, the Australian’s popularity didn’t explode till 2017 in a stellar performance in the ADCC World Championship, the most notorious and challenging competitive scene in the sport. Jones went on...