Everyone agrees that when you first start training learning the fundamentals is the first, and only priority.   Many of the best instructors in Jiu Jitsu have gone as far as to say that your entire time as a white belt, and most...

The second guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students learn after studying the closed guard is the half guard. The half guard is one of the more commonly used positions in Jiu Jitsu, even more than closed guard. Half guard is more complex and effective...

There’s no shortage of options in the front headlock position. We seem to find ourselves here more than often. Maybe a failed shot attempt brought you here, a good snap down, or quite possibly you’ve arrived during a transitional period in a match....

Brutalize your opponent with these 3 Powerful and Effective submissions from the legendary Kurt Osiander! Kurt Osiander is a legend in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community. Osiander earned his black belt from Ralph Gracie and has been competing since the mid 90’s. Kurt’s...

  One of our toughest tasks as beginners can be chaining submissions together. When we first begin learning, the concept of linking multiple techniques may be a little bit elusive. As we learn each technique individually, our early efforts to submit can become...

  Although the closed guard has become one of the most under-utilized positions in Jiu Jitsu, it is still necessary to learn some great and effective tricks to use for the times you end up playing closed guard. The last thing anyone would...

BJJ Legend Bernardo Faria Brings you the Best BJJ on The Planet   When you watch instructional material from Bernardo Faria, you can not help but be struck by the passion and genuine excitement he possesses for BJJ. He often smiles from ear...

2019 is now upon us. If you are getting ready for your first BJJ class there are some key things you can focus on to make the new journey a little easier to travel. Showing up to your first class can be quite...

Demoralize Your Opponent With Kurt Osiander’s Side Control! Side control is one of the most amazing positions you can find yourself. Sorry, not on bottom, I am talking about on top. Why is it so good to be in top side control? Well,...

Essential Positions We All Must Know, And Are The Pillars Of Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is such a big art. There are so many different techniques, for a new practitioner though, they want to know what particular submissions and positions they should put...

Finally get to use that geometry they made you learn!   When I first started Jiu Jitsu, I had a hard time finishing a lot of submissions even though I was doing most the technique correct. In fact, I would catch these submissions,...

If you train Brazilian JiuJitsu there may be a variety of reasons why. From learning self defense, physical improvement, mental health, or perhaps social reasons. All of the before mentioned reasons to train BJJ are all potential benefits of training in the "gentle...

How To Finish The Kimura EVERY TIME with John Danaher and Bernardo Faria The kimura is one of the first major submissions you learn in Jiu Jitsu.  The kimura itself is a shoulder and elbow lock submission that can really bit attacked from...

 Old School Technique That Really Works! The scissor sweep is an old school Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique that is in the curriculum of core moves all beginners learn. The scissor sweep has some attributes that make it a move that helps explain the...

A Dangerous Guard Is A Powerful Tool Passing the guard without the gi has its own set of concepts that must be adhered to. We commonly see practitioners electing to stand up when choosing their preferred method of getting by the legs. Standing...