With all of the great MMA and BJJ action going on this weekend you may have missed a great match between two athletes looking to make a splash at this year’s ADCC. Craig Jones and Tim Spriggs faced off in a no...

One of the toughest things to do in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to escape back control. When you are caught in full back control with a seatbelt grip and hooks, you are essentially in the worst position in Jiu Jitsu. Because the attacker...

The head and arm choke was a submission I thought I understood as a white belt but didn’t actually. In my early years, I struggled with finishing this submission even though I was landing it regularly. It wasn’t until I became a purple...

Although they have begun to become a standard of practice in Jiu Jitsu, leg locks were once considered an abomination by many, but this was succeeded by a huge rise in popularity after a few grapplers began using them effectively in competition to...

Even if your not a skilled wrestler, you probably have ended up clinching up with someone in a collar tie. The collar tie is one of the most widely utilized clinch in wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. Even students who have yet to learn...

The concept of flow is extremely important in all sports, but especially those of a combative nature like MMA, boxing, and Jiu Jitsu. If you have ever watched a sporting event on TV, you might have heard the commentators mentioning a certain player...

Yesterday we talked about the sure fire fireworks set to launch in the UFC’s Heavyweight division. Thankfully what we got was definitely a great show. Junior Dos Santos added another KO to his record over the ever tough and HILARIOUS Derrick Lewis. Not...

  Expect fireworks….seriously there should be fireworks Two heavy hitters of the UFC’s Heavyweight division are set to do battle tonight at UFC Wichita. Derrick Lewis 21-6-1 (18 KO’s) will face off against Junior Dos Santos 20-5 (14 KO’s) tonight. On paper we...

We have to assume that when we start training BJJ we must be willing to accept a certain amount of risk. After all, BJJ is a martial art, and regardless if you’re there as a hobbyist or putting yourself in the lion’s den...

On March 9-10, 2019, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam London will be taking place at the Cooper Box Arena in London.  This year marked the fifth year of the Grand Slam tour. The Grand Slam is one of the most prestigious and highest...

  At Fight 2 Win 104 in Dallas, Texas these two goliaths will collide for the Fight 2 Win light heavyweight no-gi title. These two are among the biggest names and most prolific competitors in the sport and are set to do battle...

One of the most hotly debated topics in Jiu Jitsu is whether you need to or should lift weights to augment a grappling training regimen. Some will argue that because Jiu Jitsu is a technique based sport so strength isn’t necessary. Others will...

The over under pass is one of the most used techniques in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to pass open guard. The reason this guard pass is so popular is because it is extremely effective. Although this pass is a favorite for many bigger, heavier...

One of the most common mistakes white belts and blue belts make when playing guard, be it closed guard or open guard, is sitting flat on their back. This is usually picked up from watching high level guys do it, but if you...

  It seems like there is two types of people that train Jiu Jitsu, the ones who purchase DVDs and ones who pay for seminars. If you’re just getting started, it can seem a little difficult to figure out just where to spend...