A combat base style configuration of the body is super common when someone is attempting to pass on the ground. It puts them in position to try and cut up the middle with their knee, and offers a little more stability and mobility...

2019 is now upon us. If you are getting ready for your first BJJ class there are some key things you can focus on to make the new journey a little easier to travel. Showing up to your first class can be quite...

Time Is Your Best Friend Sometimes... We live in a jiu-jitsu time where any and all techniques are in front of us at the touch of a button (or a touchscreen). We can find any technique we want, whenever we want. With this,...

Let Jay Wadsworth help you out of a jam! Whether you are thinking metaphorically or literally having your back against a wall can lead to a very bad day. Thankfully, like usual, Jiu-Jitsu can help. Jay Wadsworth is a BJJ Black Belt who...

Increase your Darce effectiveness with this gangster grip detail with the American Gangster. Chael Sonnen has recently released Gangster Grappling for the masses to learn his approach to grappling. Mixing in a resume unmatched by most, Sonnen peels back the curtain on how...

On January 11, 2019, Fight 2 Win will have their 97th event in Sacramento, CA.  Headlining the event will be Team Alpha Male’s Dustin Akbari vs Atos’ Michael Liera Jr. in a 165 lbs. No Gi match.  The co-main event will be for...

On January 10-12, 2019, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Abu Dhabi event takes place.  This year marks the fifth year of the Grand Slam tour. The Grand Slam is one of the most prestigious and highest paid jiu jitsu world tours. It is...

New Year. New You!?! So, how was your year? Did you train as much as you wanted to? Did you compete as many times as you thought you would? How do you feel about your progression? At the end of every year, we...

It is an age-old problem.  You have the resources, i.e., money to devote to jiu-jitsu but now you don’t have the time because you need to (insert adult responsibility here). John Danaher has created some of the best submission hunters and finishers in...

Quick, Sneaky Gi Choke From Half Guard! The loop choke can be sneaky. It can be applied from almost any position, and it can come out of nowhere. Many times, it can be set up and executed as our partner reacts to a...

Easy Takedown From Half... Whenever we think of the half guard, often times sweeps, submissions, and attacks come to mind. Sometimes we can get a little lazy if our half guard is pretty proficient, and that can lead to some missed opportunities. When...

IBJJF No Gi World Championships: American Men Set New Record Earlier this month, at the IBJJF No Gi World Championships in Anaheim, California, the American Black Belt Male competitors set a new record winning five gold medals in the Finals.  This beat the...

According to the all-time great himself... Before UFC 232 is set to kick off Daniel Cormier will officially relinquish his 205 lb title before it is "stripped". This is coming off the heels of another Jon Jones stirrup with USADA. Jones reportedly tested...

Easy Choke Chain In The Gi! The lapels were made for choking. When we train in the gi we are presented with hundreds of different ways to make our partner tap. The kimono offers a multitude of grip sets, and methods to strangle...

Everyone Is Important To Your Advancement In BJJ! Depending on the rules at your BJJ school, it may be a few months before you are permitted to take part in the live training that your academy offers. A small waiting period before diving...