The guard is easily one of the most important positions in Jiu-Jitsu. The name implies defense, but anyone that has become crafty off of their back know how offensive it can be. So why train your guard? One way or the other if...

Daniel Beleza is the old man ever to appear in the finals of the BJJ World Championships. Not only is he a great teacher of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he is also a very accomplished competitor representing the Sazinho Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy. Daniel...

Triangle From Double Under Variation by Daniel Beleza Do you know the triangle choke? The triangle choke is one of the most sought after chokes in all of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The infamous triangle choke has its roots in Judo, where it is...

Loop Choke From Double Under Pass by Daniel Beleza As a Brazilian black belt from the famous “Sazinho” BJJ academy located in Fortaleza, Brazil, Daniel Belezia is one of the best competitors in the world. Since the year 2000, Daniel Beleza has won...

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...

 Using attacks to counter passes The double underpass is an effective and popular tool to pass the guard. The main characteristic of the pass that makes it so successful is that with the proper grips, your opponent’s legs are unable to pummel to...

The double under position can be extremely frustrating for the person who is having it applied to them.  With both arms outside of the legs, holding the belt on either side of the hips or some sort of gi grip, it keeps the...