You Must Train Continually To Be Proficient... I received a phone call from a friend a few days ago. He seemed obviously upset and nervous. He was telling me that his girlfriend had been followed to her car by a strange man while...

The grappling art of Jiu Jitsu contains submissions that can be divided into joint locks and strangles. Each class of submissions has its circumstantial benefits when compared to the other. Within each class however, there are important variances to consider when thinking about...

Brutal Loop Choke Off The Pass! There’s lots of different ways to thwart a guard pass. You can put the passer out of position by using their own energy. You can change the angle of the pass with good hip movement, or off...

Find What You Love. And Keep With It! We talk an awful lot about why people quit BJJ. The topic of the disappearing blue belt seems to always make its way back in to the blogs and forums on a consistent basis. People...

Easy Submission Sequence That Everyone Must Know! The first submission transition I learned, and may new grapplers learn is how to connect the americana to the armbar. Give Unrelenting Pressure When You Pass! Click Learn More Below! LEARN MORE This specific transition is...

It Is The Most Dominant Position In BJJ. Drill It. Learn It! Back control in Jiu Jitsu is often a battle in which the attacker must continuously retake the back while the defender continuously escapes. Because these movements occur quickly, it is vital...

A Tricky Guard To Pass, But Here Are Some Secrets! The x-guard is an incredibly dynamic position. It lends itself readily to dozens of different transitions, submissions, and reversals. If you’ve ever trained with some that has a very efficient x-guard, it can...

When I first started training in Brazilian JiuJitsu, I tried out a few different BJJ academies in my area and quickly learned there was a big difference between academies as far as instruction and the attitudes of the different instructors. One local BJJ...

The question of whether or not you should learn a new guard should always just be answered with a simple yes. Anytime you have an opportunity to learn something new take advantage because it will help your overall Jiu-Jitsu. Seems like a no-brainer....

Lift Them Up In Victory, and Defeat Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition can have many benefits for children. It can increase their confidence, help them sharpen their skills, and teach them to work hard for the things they want. It can also show them the...

Gordon Ryan Sets The Bar Again! This past weekend, Gordon Ryan won the double gold at the IBJJF World No Gi Championships, cemented his claim as one of the most dominant No Gi grappler of present day.  He won the Men’s ultra heavyweight...

This past weekend in Anaheim, CA the IBJJF 2018 World No Gi Championships took place.  In the women’s division, the big winner was Beatriz “Bia” Mesquita, as she captured gold in her division as well as the absolute division. Lay YOUR Foundation For...

Problem Solving The Stack Pass! Stacking a flexible opponent can be quite an endeavor, especially in no gi. Without the kimono grips present, you may find it difficult to anchor yourself to your partner, making settling in a bit difficult. However, this does...

A Little Background The Australian Sensation! Although Craig Jones has been competing successfully for years, the Australian’s popularity didn’t explode till 2017 in a stellar performance in the ADCC World Championship, the most notorious and challenging competitive scene in the sport. Jones went on...

When was the first time you heard a Tom DeBlass podcast, watched a Facebook live video, or experienced a seminar with Professor DeBlass? For many of us, the experience came just at the right time in our training. DeBlass has transcended a line...