Do you remember your Greek mythology and the story of Antaeus?  He derived his strength from his connection to the Earth. So, as long as he was touching the ground, he was invincible. When Hercules fought Antaeus as part of his Twelve Labours,...

The double leg is probably one of the most commonly recognized takedowns in wrestling and Jiu Jitsu.   The double leg takedown has been around for a long time and has several variations practitioners have created over the years as they find little...

  Submission Underground has slowly been building momentum and putting on better cards every show. SUG 9 looks to be following the same trend! Everyone’s favorite Aussie Craig Jones will take on one of the scariest men to ever step into the Octagon,...

If You Can't Pass The Guard Then You'll Always Be Stuck! Learn These 3 Guard Passes And Level Up Your Game... In the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there is a seemingly endless amount of ways to pass the guard. Passing a player’s...

If You Have Entered The "Masters" Years Then You Will Definitely Want To Check Out These Moves From 11 Time World Champion Fabiano Scherner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about efficiency. You may have ironically heard it called the “lazy man’s” sport for...

Simple, Effective Tips That Any Masters Competitor Can Use For No Gi From The Greatest Master's Competitor Ever, Fabiano Scherner! As a German Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt, Fabiano Scherner may be over 40, but he has...

A great butterfly guard player can be a real pain in the ass to deal with. The butterfly is one of the oldest and most traditional forms of guard play in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Using butterfly hooks, an opponent can weaken your base,...

Fabiano Scherner is a German Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt. He has fought in Cage Rage, IFL and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Scherner is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor who won multiple championships on an international and...

Easy Way To Open The Guard, And Begin To Pass! Being stuck in someone’s closed guard is a drag. It can be relenting continuously trying to open your partner’s guard while all they have to is move slightly just to break you back...

Butterfly Guard Pass by Fabiano Scherner The butterfly guard is one of the most common guards in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Sometimes known as the “hooks guard,” the butterfly guard is one of the most traditional forms of open guard playing in Brazilian Jiu...

The turtle position can be quite dynamic. Creating an impenetrable shell, using it for crafty escapes, or even to mount your own offense are just some of the benefits of the position. But when trying to crack it from the top, what’s your...

This past weekend the OG's of BJJ competition were out in full force.  Las Vegas was the setting for this year's IBJJF Masters World Championships bringing over 30 athletes from all over the globe to the mats to display their competition spirit as...

Let's talk about "old person" jiu jitsu.  I say "old person", because the previously cliched "old man jiu jitsu" is a little out of date, especially with so many female grapplers out there.  We all face the march of time equally, so let's just...

The butterfly guard is often one of the first forays into the world of open guard play that BJJ practitioners attempt to institute into their game plans.  By keeping both feet tucked somewhat safely between the thighs of the opponent and keeping the...

More and more people are stepping onto the BJJ academy mats.  People of all ages.  Jiu Jitsu is an amazing martial art where everyone, regardless of gender, age, or overall athletic prowess can start and with time, perseverance and relentless dedication, can ultimately...