We at BJJ Fanatics are really excited to bring this new course with Rafael Lovato Jr on pressure passing to you soon.  Rafael Lovato Jr, for those who don’t already know, has an amazing career in BJJ with multiple medals at the Worlds...

  When the legends of BJJ speak, we listen. When you’ve been training BJJ for decades, you’ve been exposed to so many things that it’s likely these pioneers of the sport have forgotten more than most of us will ever know. They’ve heard,...

Luiza Monteiro is a two-time world champion in the gi and a five-time world champion in no-gi, so—as Bernardo says—she’s a high-level competitor. Even better, Monteiro gives us a sample of her competition knowledge in her BJJ Fanatics DVD series, IBJJF Legal Leglocks...

One of the best ways to progress quickly in Jiu Jitsu is to be open minded and explore techniques from as many high level athletes and instructors as you can. You will certainly find things that contradict one another as you dive into...

I love side control. There’s something about the stability it offers that makes me want to stay there. Even if the mount is available, most times, I stay put. If you understand how to control a resisting body from the position, you can...

One of the most dominant positions in all of Jiu Jitsu, and even in any type of a fight is top mount.  There is nothing more powerful as the person on top in that situation than the ability to control your opponent with...

What would you say is the most frustrating thing that happens to you in Jiu Jitsu?  Is it when you are stuck in a submission that is almost there and they can’t seem to finish it but you also can’t seem to escape? ...

  Eduardo Telles is a Legend in the Jiu-Jitsu world. Throughout his storied career Telles has developed one of the most unique skill sets in the entire game. One major factor that made his career so unique is the use of the position...

When you arrive at the jiu-jitsu academy for the very first time, the senses become overloaded. We’re excited to learn and there’s so much to experience, we hardly know where to focus the bulk of our attention. As beginners its important to trust...

Lasso guard is a technique that often starts being introduced once you have reached your blue belt and are already comfortable with the more fundamental guards, such as closed, open and half guard. The set up is from your back, usually with your...

I’m not the kind of person who willingly embraces blanket statements.  When I hear one of these unilateral claims, I tend to quietly start a fact-check in my mind to test the durability of that statement. But as I continue on my own...

The mount. The concepts may come easy to some, but the mount has always been a dark spot in my game. It seems that for me, getting there isn’t an enormous problem, but maintenance and attacking is where I fall short. When we...

I remember my first night on the mat and I can recall my first training partner that evening. The vibe of the entire session is still very clear in my mind, and in those very first moments of training, I felt what Jiu-Jitsu...

  Edwin Najmi has found a way to keep busy with the lead up to ADCC, and not with an easy tune up match! Najmi will be taking on Mansher Khera for the Welterweight Polaris title. Polaris is a professional grappling event that...

The short answer is Yes!. The reasons as to why Pressure Passing may be an effective type of passing for you will vary, but in general EVERYONE can play some form of pressure passing. For those not in the know, Pressure Passing is...