What Exactly is a “Lockdown” Again? Today’s technique trick is a little advanced. If you haven’t played with these positions before, then I hope this is an enticing first look. The move I want to highlight is built off of a pretty specific...

  To Hook or to Hold? Leg locks were once considered unorthodox and dangerous, but times are changing. The leg lock game has risen to prominence in Jiu Jitsu circles in recent years as moves that were once considered off-limits make their way...

From Bad to Worse Anyone who’s been on the mat, from white belt to black, has experienced the crushing pressure of side control from an experienced player. From this position, a seasoned grappler can access several submissions as well as holding a very...

Today we are going to learn 5 powerful chokes from 4 of the most sought after instructors in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world! Some of these techniques utilize the gi others do not, meaning they are applicable to no gi submission grappling and...

Kaynan Duarte Becomes Fight to Win No- Gi Heavyweight Champion

  The open guard is vast in its many resources. Without the solid and recognizable connection, we feel with many other guards, the open guard offers hundreds of possibilities, making it both exciting and a bit trying at the same time. You must...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is something you enjoy if you are reading this, and likely where you find a lot of people you become friends with over your training time. If you are going to be competitive in the sport, either locally or at...

I started competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu very late in my journey. In fact, I waited until deep in to brown belt to begin testing my BJJ pedigree against others. I wasn’t confident in my abilities for the longest time, and where I began...

8X World Champ Wins Referee Decision Over Panza In one of the most anticipated main events in Fight 2 Win's history, BJJ luminaries Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu met Checkmat's Luiz Panza in Ft. Lauderdale this weekend. As expected, this match in the Gi was...

Do you have the "Win or Learn" Mentality? So, I’m here to tell everyone about my first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament and the experience I had. Super fresh to the BJJ world with just three months of experience and one stripe on my white...

We have to assume that when we start training BJJ we must be willing to accept a certain amount of risk. After all, BJJ is a martial art, and regardless if you’re there as a hobbyist or putting yourself in the lion’s den...

 Masters Level Black Belt Wins Adult Roosterweight Gold Not everyone who puts on a Gi or steps on BJJ training mats will achieve their black belt.  Not everyone who signs up at their local jiu jitsu academy will ever compete.  Very few who...

If you train Brazilian JiuJitsu there may be a variety of reasons why. From learning self defense, physical improvement, mental health, or perhaps social reasons. All of the before mentioned reasons to train BJJ are all potential benefits of training in the "gentle...

Will The Best Grappler Of All Time Make His Way Back To The Competition Mats? It has been difficult discerning between who I think is the greatest grappler of all time and who my favorite Jiu Jitsu artist is. Although they may be...

This weekend saw the first North American trials for the 2019 Abu Dhabi Combat Championships, with the champion at each of the five weight classes punching his ticket to the toughest submission grappling tournament on the planet. So, who is in for ADCC's so...