Exploring agility in the heavier athlete… Bigger guys have a stigma. Often times they are pictured as the plodding heavy weight. They are feared for their size and strength. But agility is not a factor in the equation. Occasionally you meet a heavy...

FULL MOUNT FOR BJJ AND MMA We all know that the mount is one of the most advantageous positions in jiu jitsu, and especially in MMA where punches and elbows can be reigned down on your opponent. But why is it not used...

DIFFERENT BJJ SPEED TYPES AND HOW TO ENHANCE THEM In most team sports, natural agility and quickness could simply be enough for a competitor to separate himself / herself from the herd. Hell running is just a sport focused on physical speed. I...

Dana White announced Kron Gracie’s first UFC opponent. It is official. Kron Gracie will fight Alex Caceres in his UFC debut. The bout will take place January 26th at UFC 223. Kron is the son of the legendary Rickson Gracie. He started training...

Travis Stevens Teaches Kimura From Side Control As a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and Olympic Silver Medalist in Judo you might say that Travis Stevens is what defines being a world class martial artist. His list of accolades is long, and he...

Kesa gatame, also known as scarf hold is a headlock type position controlling your arm and elbow, making it difficult to get out from underneath your opponent. This is a dangerous position to get caught in, not only because it sucks to slowly...

Butterfly Hook Sweep Blocking The Arm by Gordon Ryan If you have been around the BJJ scene you have probably heard of Gordon Ryan. As a New Jersey native, Ryan is a member of the notoriously well known Danaher Death Squad. He is...

Veterans and Jiu Jitsu Many veterans, myself included, find themselves struggling to reintegrate into civilian life. We very quickly go from an incredibly systematic life surrounded by people you have to trust your life with to a fairly unstructured life with people that...

3 Core Strength Training Exercises for Martial Arts With Oz Pariser Core strength is one of the key components for any martial arts athlete.   Here are 3 Core Strength Training Exercises for Martial Arts by Oz Pariser. Developing martial arts core strength is...

BJJ Competition Mindset - Rafael Formiga Barbosa Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa - 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and 3x IBJJF World's Masters Champion shares his thoughts, mindset and passion for competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Formiga shares his competition mindset and how he prepares...

Military Vet, and UFC Star! Earlier this month, at the UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez, in Denver, Colorado, fans were treated to a potential fight of the year which ended with a last second knockout of the year when Yair Rodriguez...

 Unexpected Arm Bar from Deep Half Guard One of the best feelings in BJJ is to catch someone in a submission that they never saw coming.  Just when the opponent or training partner thinks they are covering all of their bases and making...

Simple Drills Can Solidify Your Technique... The closed guard is one of the most technical positions a grappler can play from while on their back. Unfortunately, many practitioners ignore this basic position in favor of flashier guards. If practiced enough, the closed guard...

Often times Jiu-Jitsu practitioners scoff at the idea of lifting weights. The idea behind this is that time is better spent on the mats instead of in the gym. For beginners and people not totally intent on reaching the highest levels this is...

Six-Time IBJJF World Champion Leandro Lo has stepped down from his leadership position at the NS Brotherhood, a Sao Paulo team that he helped found. The decision has been made so that Leandro can continue to focus on competing, especially coming back from...