We've all had that conversation.  After class, we go out for a beer (or two, or maybe four) with our teammates.  Provided that the group doesn't drink enough to start demonstrating moves on the barroom floor, the discussion will always meander back...

  There’s something incredibly satisfying about taking a resisting opponent from the top to the bottom using good technique. Off balancing someone with a great base and causing them to flip over is skill that must be honed with lots of focus, and...

I hope you have been taking advantage of the “Go Further Faster” series that is available in the BJJ Fanatics store. Using the different releases you will get the advice and guidance of John Danaher to help you address your approach and follow...

Now that school is back in session for the masses, it is the perfect time to assess and discuss bullying with your kids. Not everyone deals with the issue personally, but everyone needs to understand the severity and importance of first not targeting...

  For the beginning Jiu Jitero, there's always a nagging question about whether Jiu Jitsu will translate well to a real-world street fight.   A simple google search for "the best martial art for a street fight" will show you how many people have...

One of the most dominant positions in all of Jiu Jitsu, and even in any type of a fight is top mount.  There is nothing more powerful as the person on top in that situation than the ability to control your opponent with...

There is no question that leg attacks are becoming more and more popular in Jiu Jitsu these days.  Looking back not that many years ago leg locks were like black magic that very few people knew and used on a regular basis.  I...

  Close to three years ago, I was becoming so sore from training that it would take me several minutes to an hour after waking up, to walk upright. I would remain in a hunched state of pain until my body loosened up...

Why is half guard so popular?  Why would athletes choose to pull half guard rather than work for a takedown? There are many reasons an athlete may choose to pull half guard or prefer to go to half guard over other options that...

Ah, the omoplata.  In my first competition, I lost to an omoplata.  Since then, I’ve been obsessed with the omoplata.  I figure that I didn’t really lose if I can get something out of the experience.  And what I got out of it...

What would you say is the most frustrating thing that happens to you in Jiu Jitsu?  Is it when you are stuck in a submission that is almost there and they can’t seem to finish it but you also can’t seem to escape? ...

Anyone that has participated in Jiu Jitsu, whether for recreation or competitively, has experienced the importance of guard retention. The ability to prevent your opponent from passing your guard and getting into a position to secure a submission or pin is a crucial...

  Chael Sonnen is the Bad Guy. He’s also got the biggest guns in West Linn, Oregon. You know who he is. What you might not know is he isn’t just a wrestler turned MMA legend. He also is in fact a Black...

Do You Have Trouble Setting Up the Omoplata? Throughout our time as a BJJ practitioners we will be exposed to many different methods of gripping our opponents. There are hundreds of different ways to maintain our control over our opponents, may of them...

  The triangle. An essential classic, this cornerstone technique of BJJ is one the pillars of fundamental knowledge. We’re exposed to the triangle early and often and though it may not be everyone’s favorite move, it’s critical that we know its inner workings...