One of the greatest assets you can have in Jiu Jitsu is the ability to quickly transition from a failed attack to another option. Having been there before from many reps in training and having a sound understanding of the position you are...

  Waiting in Atlanta to board a plane to Los Angeles, I can’t help but be incredibly excited about what IM about to witness. I’m heading to Anaheim, California to take in my very first ADCC in person. As a long time, practitioner...

  Ahead of this weekend's ADCC World Championships, we're taking a look at some of our BJJ Fanatics family members who have been invited to compete. One of the few Europeans to appear on the roster is Adam Wardzinski. Wardzinski began his martial...

Now more than ever the Butterfly Guard is coming back in a HUGE way. More and more we are seeing the position used at the highest levels of competition across ALL WEIGHT CLASSES. On top of that it’s use is prevalent across Gi,...

  As we start to develop our game, the guard we decide on as a “favorite” quickly becomes the foundation on which we begin looking at the rest of Jiu Jitsu.  Once we have decided on a guard then everything we do becomes,...

  Few athletes in Jiu-Jitsu stay busier than Adam Wardzinski. The Polish Powerhouse has over 20 matches spanning the globe in 2019 so far. Wardzinski looks to play spoiler for the 2019 Heavyweight division. In his way stands some of the stoutest Jiu-Jitsu...

  In today’s day and age where people are chasing the next big thing, or looking for a short cut simplicity can be overlooked. In Jiu-Jitsu the more complex a technique at the beginner levels the more likely you are going to struggle...

  Adam Wardzinski has a very unique game. Although it is unique it is also very practical. Adam has beaten some of the sport’s very best by using a combination of butterfly guard, strong passing, and back attacks. Wardzinski is known for his...

  Adam Wardzinski has been on quite the rise in the BJJ world. He has slated an impressive run in 2019. The butterfly guard guru took double gold at the Rome Open, and defeated Leandro Lo via choke. So what keeps a guy...

  Recently we talked about guard strategies for people who pass off of their knees. More often than not we see people choose to pass from their feet. This could be due to multiple factors. Passing from the feet offers ample amounts of...

  With all the talk about guard passing getting tossed around let’s focus on a tried and true passing style that is making a comeback. People who pass off of their knees get close to the action and can start to apply pressure...

Adam Wardzinski is one of the best BJJ competitors to come out of Europe. Wardzinski is a Polish grappler, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Alan do Nascimento. Many regard Adam Wardzinski as one of the top heavy weight competitors...

  Butterfly Guard has stood the test of time. It has seen a fair share of evolution in both technique and strategy. It can be utilized in both Gi and No-Gi, and allows for some sneaky entries into leg entanglements. If you like...

  With so many options in Jiu-Jitsu it can be difficult to decide where to spend your time when training. Like always the usual aspects apply to getting better. Show up. Train Hard. Get the reps. Roger that. That said there is truly...

Far too often the guard player gets flattened out and controlled. Utilizing the butterfly guard against a passer on his knees can help alleviate this. Adam Wardzinski demonstrated this over the weekend at the ADCC European Trials. Adam emphasizes grip switching and maneuvering...