Being efficient in your stand up game is imperative to your overall Jiu Jitsu practice.  There are tons of open guard techniques on the market and more and more people are developing a game through pulling guard, but being able to land...

  We all know that wrestling lends itself readily to a BJJ setting, most particularly from the standpoint of takedowns. Traditionally, wrestlers that crossover to BJJ enjoy a little bit of a smaller learning curve as the idea of grappling is already instilled....

In 18 months, Nick Rodriguez has amassed a list of accomplishments that even the most avid competitors will never even get close to over a lifetime of training and competition. This young athlete has backed down from zero challenges and refuses to be...

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...

  There are many reasons why someone starts training Jiu-Jitsu. Some people want to become a competitor, while others are simply looking for a good workout. One thing that should happen while training Jiu-Jitsu is the ability to defend yourself in a real...

Let’s face it, most Jiu-Jitsu folks could use some more takedown training. Many grapplers share similar sentiments when it comes to takedowns. Some people are concerned about safety, while others rather just pull guard. BUT what if you could have a safer way...

The double leg is probably one of the most commonly recognized takedowns in wrestling and Jiu Jitsu.   The double leg takedown has been around for a long time and has several variations practitioners have created over the years as they find little...

  Being able to control and secure a takedown can be a difficult endeavor. It is a skill that is used across multiple areas in combat. Whether you are an MMA fighter, Law enforcement officer, or just a regular old BJJ’er being able...

The Must Know, Basic Takedown For Your Grappling Game! As the guard game develops, Jiu Jitsu practitioners will often ignore the takedowns as they are more certain they can successful on the ground. Some argue that the whole goal of wrestling in Jiu...

How often do you train takedowns? Certainly takedowns are an important component for any grapplers tool kit. This is true for the Jiu Jitsu practitioner. With the majority of our submissions being ground based, it may be beneficial to have another way to...

Effective takedown from ADCC Champ  Wrestling is a must in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu whether you are pursuing MMA, competition, or even just self-defense. Because BJJ involves various submissions and chokes, we must find takedowns that are quick, require little energy, and help us...

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Get the edge with the lateral revolution! The addition of takedowns to your BJJ training can be one of the most beneficial things you can incorporate.  For the most part, unless your opponents have a wrestling, judo, or perhaps sambo background, chances are...

Having a good takedown game can mean the difference between a win and a loss in a jiu jitsu tournament.  Takedowns are commonly one of the most under-trained aspects of grappling across the board for a variety of reasons.  First and foremost is...

The clinch. It’s a highly recognizable term among the combative arts, and it’s a flagship concept of BJJ. When we clinch, we close the distance between ourselves and our opponent, or in some cases an assailant. The idea of forward motion in a...