JT Torres is a 2x ADCC Champion and one of the best no gi competitors on the planet.  This is a clip off of his new instructional series on the Fundamentals of No Gi: Top Game.  Check it out!

Kasai has released their round robin stage brackets for their stacked heavyweight tournament.  We take a look at the the A side and B side of the bracket in anticipation of Saturdays event.  Kasai Pro 7 Heavyweight Bracket A Bracket A Entrants are, Nick Rodriguez,...

  Tom DeBlass has been consistently making contributions to his growing instructional library over the past few years, giving insight in to his unique game and skillset and sharing some game changing technique with the masses. When Half Domination was released, we experienced...

  The cross-collar choke from the guard may be the most classic submission in all of jiu-jitsu. From the earliest days of combat in the gi, we hear stories of this traditional method of strangulation conquering the toughest of opponents and putting down...

A look at the 2020 IBJJF European Championships Black Belt Open Weight Bracket

The side control position offers an incredible level of stability and comfort when it comes to attacking. As long as we can keep the bottom player from recomposing their guard, we can enjoy a bit of time here to keep ourselves stable and...

  Jiu-Jitsu enjoys some time in the mainstream spotlight every so often, but it may have just had one of its biggest moments yet on the tonight show with Jimmy Fallon. It seems that the list of celebrities practicing jiu-jitsu has grown once...

  When working from the open guard, we’ll encounter many different passing postures from the opposing party. Things can change here very quickly as the top player begins to make decisions about the type of pass and pathways they’re going to choose. They...

The IBJJF European Championship is the first major event of the gi season and sets the pace for the first half of the year. Those who can take home some hardware from Lisbon are sure to be on everyone's radar right up until...

McGregor returned in impressive fashion after a 469-day hiatus from MMA, and in 40 seconds showed why he one of the most impressive mixed martial artists in the world.

  The sumi gaeshi or hook sweep as many refer to it, has very deep roots in BJJ history. Using the instep to  elevate an opponent or even an assailant is a tale as old as time. Since the inception of our art...

Mikey Musumeci had previously been registered at Roosterweight for the 2020 European IBJJF European Championships.   The Euros as its commonly called is the first IBJJF Major event of the 2020, and the largest BJJ event in Europe. The 2019 IBJJF Roosterweight World champion,...

  The open guard is vast in its many resources. Without the solid and recognizable connection, we feel with many other guards, the open guard offers hundreds of possibilities, making it both exciting and a bit trying at the same time. You must...

Jiu-Jitsu’s deepest roots are in self defense. This is something that we’re all aware of. If you’ve never seen any of the original Gracie challenge videos, look them up. You’ll find the pioneers of jiu-jitsu accepting challenges from all different corners of the...

When we look at the current state of grappling competition, there are figures that stand out among others who boast incredible athleticism, strength, and seemingly endless gas tanks. This begs the question. How important is the proper physical conditioning routine to your grappling...