Grappling superstar Garry Tonon is quickly creating the need for a new moniker, "MMA Superstar" as he dominated his opponent today in his second MMA fight for the One Fighting Championship.  This Tom DeBlass jiu jitsu black belt and founding member of John...

This weekend, the youngest member of the Danaher Death Squad, Nicky Ryan showcased more BJJ skill than a teenager should probably be allowed to have.  As the younger brother of ADCC champ Gordon Ryan and teammate to the likes of Garry Tonon and...

Tom DeBlass is a multiple time ADCC competitor, having won the North American Trials on three different locations.  He is an IBJJF World Champion.  DeBlass also holds a 9-2 MMA record, having held titles in two different weight classes in the Ring of Combat...

The high elbow guillotine, it’s a beast of a submission. Gaining most of its popularity in the no gi realm from heavy hitters like Marcello Garcia, who’s actually earned the term “Marcellotine” in reference to his killer version of the move. Its application...

 In this short clip from Joe Rogan's wildly popular Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, Joe along with friend and grappling legend Eddie Bravo discuss the role of the Danaher Death Squad in the world of submission only grappling.  The Danaher Death Squad made up...

Who is Gary Tonon? Gary Tonnon, born September 12th 1991 is a New Jersey native who is a member of the Danaher Death Squad and one of the most dynamic - go for it type of submission grappler of our generation. He is...

In his influential work, Outliers:  The Story of Success author Malcolm Gladwell examines people who have achieved extraordinary success in their lives in a particular area.  One of the reasons for this success, according to Gladwell is the 10,000 Hour Rule or Principle which...

Hell may have officially frozen over.  One of the most successful BJJ and grappling coaches and instructors, John Danaher has joined forces with BJJ Fanatics to share his entire leg lock system. This highly anticipated instructional is slated to be nearly 10 hours...

Tom DeBlass has been a black belt for over 9 years now.  He recently received the third degree on his black belt, awarded to him by his longtime instructor Ricardo Almeida, himself the very first black belt from the legendary Renzo Gracie.  Not...

At most academies, BJJ promotions can be few and far between.  Whether it is a stripe or a new belt, chances are you've put in a lot of work before you are considered for or rewarded with a promotion. It can take upwards...

Unless you've been living under a rock and probably not training BJJ for the last 5 or so years, you have heard about the rise of the leg submission game.  With more and more grapplers walking in the footsteps of OGs likes Dean...

Historically, a primer is a short book or document that gives one an introduction to a topic.  In the past, primers have been used to teach children to read or to briefly encapsulate a topic for easy digestion and quick understanding.  With the...

The dust is settling, falling like snow on the landscape in Finland as the world's elite grappling and jiu jitsu competitors reflect on the weekend's battles.  Most will go home, reflecting on matches which given another chance, they may have won.  A select...

One of the distinguishing features that makes BJJ one of the best martial arts to study is the relative safety with which you can train at high intensity with a low level risk of injury.  In BJJ, two training partners can spar at...

Garry "The Lion Killer" Tonon is one of the top and most exciting grappling competitors on the BJJ scene today.  His frantic, almost reckless approach can generate a spike in spectator and fan heart rates which would rival Garry's own on the competition...