When it comes to Jiu Jitsu whether from a sport perspective or a self defense perspective one thing remains the same.  Before you can start working submissions or controlling the opponent from mount, or anything else for that matter, you must first get...

In order to establish oneself is a comprehensively skilled grappler, one must also master the stand up game. This does not mean you have to become an elite wrestler that can contend with the world’s best, but to have a secure enough stand...

Sneaky Ankle Pick To Get The Takedown! We can discuss over and over the benefits of great wrestling and how it relates to and supplements BJJ. BJJ Fanatics continues to work with some of the greatest wrestlers of our time to bring you...

A Few Great Wrestling Takedowns For Your BJJ With An NCAA All American! We know that great wrestling lends itself readily to BJJ. Many of the themes of wrestling crossover quite easily with little modification, and can assist you in creating a dynamic...

Learn This Simple White Belt Takedown Should you avoid learning take downs if you do not compete in BJJ? No. You should learn take downs no matter what, because all self defense starts from standing. Learning to control distance or a person who...

2 Wrestling Take Downs For BJJ by Ben Askren As one of the newest fighters to the UFC roster, Ben Askren has a lot to teach us about the art of grappling. Askren is a mixed martial artist, former Olympic wrestler, former ONE...

You show up for class like any other day, change into your rashguard and gi and head onto the mats to stretch a bit because you're early.  As you casually stretch out your hamstrings and inner thighs, you overhear your Coach telling another...

Takedowns are a critical part of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  In order to be a well-rounded bjj practitioner, you have to be able to take your opponent down.  Bjj is widely criticized for having “butt scooters” or “guard pullers.”  Takedowns are important to know...