We are all familiar with the closed guard.  For many of us, this may have been the first exposure that we had to the guard.  Closed guard has long been one of the most popular and successful guards to utilize.  The closed guard...

The longer you train BJJ and the more techniques you become exposed to, you begin to build a base of knowledge of techniques.  Some techniques might tend to come easier to you, so you will naturally gravitate towards those favored techniques that you...

Half guard is one of the fundamental positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  In the early times of bjj the half guard was considered by many, merely a transitional position.  Nobody even considered the half guard an effective method of guard.  As Brazilian Jiu...

Being the smaller grappler can be very difficult.  It is never easy to go against your training partners with a big weight or strength advantage but if you know what guards to play it can make life easier.  When you’re a smaller guy...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has long been considered one of the best martial arts in the world for self-defense.   Since the birth of this martial art, people have known of the effectiveness.  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rose to international popularity among many people when Royce...

Technology rules the day.  Some say that technology, particularly social media creates a sense of isolation and social distance that separates us as human beings.  But like most things in life, how we use a tool, such as social media can decide its...

The half guard has long been one of the most popular guards in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and Self-Defense.  Since the creation of Jiu Jitsu, this guard has been heavily considered one of the fundamental guards.  It is taught in many...

In the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community there has been a long debate going on between old school Jiu Jitsu and “New School” or “modern” bjj.  Many of Jiu Jitsu’s most iconic figures believe that bjj is losing the essence of what it is...

One of the fastest growing movements and developments in the world of jiu jitsu and grappling has been the attention placed on lower body submissions and leg locks.  With the increased popularity of No Gi and sub-only events across the world, the current...

Is The Closed Guard The Most Fundamental Position in BJJ? The closed guard has long been one of the best guards in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Popular among some of the greatest competitors in the history of Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, this...

In the grand scheme of martial arts history, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is relatively young, being less than a hundred or so years old.  There are historical records of martial arts and combat sports being practiced many, many thousands of years ago.    BJJ...

Effective guard passing is essential to begin developing as early as humanly possible in your BJJ development because nothing is as frustrating as being held at bay by an opponent's guard, whether it is closed or opened.  During live training, we can sometimes...

Recently in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu there has been a revolution.  Many people are starting to incorporate lower body attacks more and more.  Decades ago it was frowned upon to attack the lower body in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  There is an infamous story with...

Wrestling is one of the oldest forms of grappling, there are techniques in wrestling that have been around for hundreds and thousands of years.  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a relatively new martial art when compared to so many others.  The essence and core...

5 Black Belt World Championships is no easy feat, this will put you in the hall of fame and establish you as one of the most legendary competitors in the world.  Bernardo Faria is one of the most famous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners...