Everyone knows the feeling of being pinned in side control. While rolling against a larger opponent it can be that much more difficult. There are many different escapes that we have all been shown since the beginning of our individual journey’s. Different techniques...

  Few positions create as much ire for coaches and as much confusion for new students as the bottom Turtle. We go there to feel safe, and it seems really safe, until it is not, and then it can be a death trap....

  Eduardo Telles is a Legend in the Jiu-Jitsu world. Throughout his storied career Telles has developed one of the most unique skill sets in the entire game. One major factor that made his career so unique is the use of the position...

When it comes to bad positions, my least favorite place to be is stuck in bottom side control.  It used to be that the bigger the opponent was the more awful it was, but as I have started to earn rank and become...

Many wrestlers and BJJ innovators such as Eduardo Telles know that the turtle can be a powerful position The turtle position is something that is neglected in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. For most, the turtle position is a seen as a weaker position. But...

Eduardo Telles Is An Innovator And Has One Of The Most Unorthodox Style Of BJJ You Will Ever See! Eduardo Telles is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Fabio Gurgel who is famous for having created several attacks from the turtle position....

Eduardo Telles Took What Was Once Seen As A "Weak" Position And Revolutionized It With His Unorthodox Style Of Grappling Are you familiar with the turtle guard? If you have spent any time at all on the mats then you will have probably...

Leap Trap From Knee Cut by Eduardo Telles Known as one of the most innovative grapplers of his generation, Eduardo Telles is a living legend Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Fabio Gurgel and a high level competitor with many accolades. He has...

Jiu Jitsu can help open the door to many amazing opportunities and friendships that can span the globe.  One of my favorite BJJ photographers out there is Lisa Albon who resides in San Diego and publishes her photos under LisaLisaPics.  Back in 2015,...

Pablo Picasso is credited with saying "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist."  Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts that's filled with rules and fundamental concepts that we all must pay attention to.  But think about...