First we have to say a huge congratulations to Gordon Ryan on his incredible Double Gold performance at ADCC 2019!   Learn More. Win more! Today we will look at closed guard in no gi with Gordon Ryan. Typically closed guard is more known...

  After a historic weekend, ADCC 2019 comes to a close. I have personally never attended a BJJ event of this magnitude and it certainly did not disappoint. The upsets, the grudges, the crowning achievements of so many BJJ careers unfolded right before...

  The Crucifix had always seemed like a cool position. I had never seen it taught in classes and frankly, as a white belt, getting near the back position was so exciting that it generally ended with a failed attempt at a rear-naked...

In Jiu Jitsu, transition mastery is one of the most crucial things you could ever focus on.  At the very core of our sport one of the most important capabilities to be successful on the mats is the ability to transition from one...

The general consensus in Jiu Jitsu is that full mount or back mount are the most dominate positions in Jiu Jitsu.  It makes sense, if you think about it. From full mount you have the advantage of being able to control your opponent...

Escaping a tough position is always one of the hardest things to do in Jiu Jitsu in my opinion.  No matter how brutal the position it can be extremely frustrating trying and trying time and time again to escape a position only to...

As you are starting to develop your Jiu Jitsu game a natural progression is to progress from the traditional closed guard that we all learned when we started out to another form of guard.  I think there are two fairly natural and rather...

One of the first things you will learn, likely in your introductory class is what the closed guard position consists of.  The closed guard is one of the most basic and most fundamental positions in all of Jiu Jitsu. It is the position...

Let’s talk about getting your guard passed.  No matter how you get there your guard is like your home.  It’s your safe place where you can regroup and reengage with your opponent.  It’s the position you know best and start from often. It’s...

I think for everyone there are likely different things along the way that just blow your mind for lack of a better way of saying it.  Things that just don’t seem to make sense no matter how it is explained to you. No?...

Weight loss is always a hot topic these days, whether you are talking about cutting weight for a competition or fight or just being bombarded by diet tips in everyday life. There are so many fad diets and ‘quick fixes’ being touted through...

  The BJJ gym is a place of solitude. It is where you learn the craft you love and meet some of the most unique people who become your close friends, all while learning to hurt each other in a controlled environment.   ...

  As expected, the first day of ADCC 2019 was packed full of memorable moments, upsets, and simply incredible performances from the world’s best BJJ athletes. IF you were in attendance, leaving your seat to eat or go to the restroom was just...

What do you like most about training?  What do you like least? Which position or positions do you favor?  Do you know why you favor those positions over others? The longer you train the more you star to develop things you like and...

One of the most important parts of your game that you should always be looking to develop and grow in is your ability to sweep.  Listen, I get it, no one likes to be in the bottom position where they have to sweep,...