There are legendary attacking combos that have continually been implemented (with much success) in BJJ training and competition over the course of history. The cross choke to the arm bar, the triangle and the omoplata, the hip bump sweep to the triangle....

  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....

No gi guard passing variables can differ quite a bit from a gi setting. It's important to understand these differences, as you will find some of your favorite gi passing sequences will not hold up the same way in a no gi passing...

  Tom DeBlass has been consistently making contributions to his growing instructional library over the past few years, giving insight in to his unique game and skillset and sharing some game changing technique with the masses. When Half Domination was released, we experienced...

  The cross-collar choke from the guard may be the most classic submission in all of jiu-jitsu. From the earliest days of combat in the gi, we hear stories of this traditional method of strangulation conquering the toughest of opponents and putting down...

The side control position offers an incredible level of stability and comfort when it comes to attacking. As long as we can keep the bottom player from recomposing their guard, we can enjoy a bit of time here to keep ourselves stable and...

  Jiu-Jitsu enjoys some time in the mainstream spotlight every so often, but it may have just had one of its biggest moments yet on the tonight show with Jimmy Fallon. It seems that the list of celebrities practicing jiu-jitsu has grown once...

  When working from the open guard, we’ll encounter many different passing postures from the opposing party. Things can change here very quickly as the top player begins to make decisions about the type of pass and pathways they’re going to choose. They...

  The sumi gaeshi or hook sweep as many refer to it, has very deep roots in BJJ history. Using the instep to  elevate an opponent or even an assailant is a tale as old as time. Since the inception of our art...

  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...

Jiu-Jitsu’s deepest roots are in self defense. This is something that we’re all aware of. If you’ve never seen any of the original Gracie challenge videos, look them up. You’ll find the pioneers of jiu-jitsu accepting challenges from all different corners of the...

When we look at the current state of grappling competition, there are figures that stand out among others who boast incredible athleticism, strength, and seemingly endless gas tanks. This begs the question. How important is the proper physical conditioning routine to your grappling...

  Great guard passing is essential if you hope to be successful at any level of competition. The guard pass is the first gateway to victory and once achieved takes a great physical and mental toll on your opponents. Once the guard has...

 by Rob Hileman, January 14, 2020 If you’re a beginner you’ve probably noticed that the side control position offers a certain level of comfortability as far as dominant positions go. The position provides us lots of balance and being perpendicular to our opponent...

  Is the monoplata on your radar? This black sheep submission isn’t quite as common as some of our traditional methods of commanding the tap, but make no mistake, it is highly effective and applicable in many settings. Many times, coming to fruition...