Travis Stevens is a blazing name right now in the grappling world. He took silver at this year’s Olympics in Judo for the United States, and he is the fastest to black belt in BJJ under John Danaher. He is dominant in competition due to his even and strong mix of Judo and BJJ. Due […]

Knee on belly is an interesting position for several reasons.  For starters, it is a position that in and of itself is not as useful for attack as many other top-control positions, but rather it is a transitional position that gives us pathways to other more dominant positions.  While you can submit an opponent from […]

For guard passing, the double under pass is one of the best passes you can perform on an opponent.  The pass allows for you to use your grips, your weight and your pressure to get from your opponent’s guard to side control. The double under pass is used frequently in both gi and no gi […]

The back position allows for a plethora of positions for the attacker and limited defenses for the person being attacked. While there are various submissions, some of the most effective techniques are gi chokes. They are fast and furious, and can put an opponent out cold if he doesn’t decide to rightfully tap. The best […]

Out of all the takedowns from Judo that are transferrable to BJJ, one of the best has to be the tomo nage. The tomo nage is low risk, meaning you will not end up in a bad position if you do not complete it successfully. It also works great if you are a good guard […]

In need of a new gi? One that is high quality, breathable and made for a Jiu jitsu competitor as tough as you? Look no further then the Overhook brand of gi’s. Overhook is a bit of a smaller known brand. But don’t let that deter you. They make great gi’s, not only for the […]

For competing in the gi, I love to go to the spider guard. The spider guard is a great variation of the open guard that allows for limb control, posture control and a high rate of sweeps and submissions. Leandro Lo, JT Torres and many others have used this strategic guard to win many matches […]

The BJJ and Judo black belt, Claudio Calasans is one of the best to compete in the absolute class in Jiu Jitsu. For those of you don’t know what the absolute class is, it is the open weight division where lightweights can face heavyweights and everything in between. Calasans is a frequent competitor in that […]

Being under someone that has really tight and strong side control can be a horrible and uncomfortable (to say the least) experience. Besides having a ton of pressure and weight on you which can wear you down, you always have to worry about all of the submissions and chokes that your opponent will undoubtedly go […]

Everyone who follows the top BJJ tournaments in the sport knows about Luiz Panza. When it comes to gi competition, he is one of the top dogs and is by far the best at foot locks in the gi. In competition, Luiz has over 20 wins by foot lock, including straight foot locks and kneebars. […]

There is an old saying that says “dress to impress”. That old saying goes a long way. And in this case in pertains to Jiu Jitsu. If you want to look like a champ, then you should wear the gear that says you are a champ. For no gi competitors, your shorts will say a […]

Matt “No Regard” Arroyo is a very active BJJ competitor out of Tampa, Florida. You might remember his name from his stint in the UFC back in 2007. Arroyo competed in the  hit reality show, The Ultimate Fighter. He was on the season that was Team Hughes vs Team Serra. Arroyo was a favorite of […]

Dean Lister is a name synonymous with submission attacks to the legs and feet. He is a multiple ADCC champion with wins in the open weight division and an ADCC super fight champion. He is a dangerous leg attack specialists and has specific ways of performing these techniques. By learning the way that he does […]

The arm drag has a bunch of different uses in grappling. It can set up back takes, submissions and even takedowns. An arm drag gives you the connection you need to begin an effective takedown and gives you the correct angle to finish that takedown. It works with both Wrestling and Judo style takedowns, and […]

Whether you are a strict no gi stylist or a gi stylist, it is always good to own a good pair of spats. For those that are not familiar with the term, spats are a type of full length tights made specific for grapplers and submission wrestlers. They keep germs off of your legs, whisk […]