The Single leg is easily one of the most used takedowns in all of combat sports. Whether it's BJJ, MMA, or Wrestling there is a good chance you will get to see the single leg in action. That said, it’s time to...

Are There Belts in Jiu Jitsu? Absolutely, belts are a vital aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, representing a student's progression, skill level, and dedication to the art. Just like many traditional martial arts, Jiu-Jitsu employs a belt ranking system that helps to categorize the...

What is the best way to escape a bar fight or a street fight?   The first solution is to not get in one in the first place, however that isn’t always possible.  One of the most common attacks from behind is for someone...

When it comes to bad positions, my least favorite place to be is stuck in bottom side control.  It used to be that the bigger the opponent was the more awful it was, but as I have started to earn rank and become...

One of the first sweeps that most new Jiu Jiteros learn is the scissor sweep.  But it is also one that has use and value long after those first few years in the dojo. So, it would be worthwhile to fine-tune our approach...

The x-guard is unique guard in jiu-jitsu. Aside from single leg x, x-guard is the only guard where the goal is to be directly under your opponent. It sounds counterintuitive at first, allowing all their weight on top of you. Most open guards...

Kettlebells have never been as popular as they are now. The growth and emphasis of functional fitness has only benefited the BJJ community with its diverse exercises, explosive movements and core strengthening workouts.  A kettlebell is a type of free weight that originated...

Jiu Jitsu is a tough sport. It's not like Basketball, Soccer, or Karate at your local YMCA. This is a sport where two people are actively trying to choke each other. It's not for the faint of heart. That needs to be taken...

I remember gearing up for the very first Metamoris nearly 8 years ago. The card was stacked with some of BJJ’s most successful and well-known competitors. I could barely contain my anticipation for the event, as some of my favorite BJJ athletes were...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a relatively new martial art, especially compared with Judo, Karate, and may others. This is interesting as it Jiu Jitsu was able to evolve much more readily with the technological evolution of the last century. BJJ has a much...

Jiu Jitsu is attractive to many people because it is pretty compartmentalized. In Jiu Jitsu, there are different categories of techniques and modes of action. Although they are numerous, it helps break the sport down for people so they can digest it in...

I’m introverted.  I’m introverted, and I’m proud…most of the time.   I don’t usually feel guilty about my introverted tendencies, but there are times when I do.   When a new person walks through the door, I never walk up and introduce myself like some...

After your first week of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will quickly realize the areas you are lacking strength and conditioning in. You can try to address these problem areas by site specific training, but adding in that many workouts to your already taxing...

As beginners in BJJ we almost accidentally begin learning about the half guard. In our efforts to stop the guard passer, we often find ourselves int eh half guard whether we like it or not, and we begin to experiment. The half guard...

  The Closed Guard or Inverted Mount as the cool kids call it, is easily one of the most significant and important guards in ALL of Jiu-Jitsu. SO why do so many Jiu-Jitsu practitioners neglect to train this staple of a position. While...