It is no secret that Brazilian JiuJitsu and wrestling are the two most common ground styles used by Mixed Martial Arts practitioners in the sport today. Both styles use takedowns and body positioning to control an opponent on the ground....

Find What You Love. And Keep With It! We talk an awful lot about why people quit BJJ. The topic of the disappearing blue belt seems to always make its way back in to the blogs and forums on a consistent basis. People...

The single leg takedown might just be the most popular wrestling based take down to cross over to BJJ. It lends itself in to BJJ in a variety of ways. It’s often considered to be a little bit safer that some of the...

Easy Submission Sequence That Everyone Must Know! The first submission transition I learned, and may new grapplers learn is how to connect the americana to the armbar. Give Unrelenting Pressure When You Pass! Click Learn More Below! LEARN MORE This specific transition is...

A Tricky Guard To Pass, But Here Are Some Secrets! The x-guard is an incredibly dynamic position. It lends itself readily to dozens of different transitions, submissions, and reversals. If you’ve ever trained with some that has a very efficient x-guard, it can...

The question of whether or not you should learn a new guard should always just be answered with a simple yes. Anytime you have an opportunity to learn something new take advantage because it will help your overall Jiu-Jitsu. Seems like a no-brainer....

The kimura/hip bump sweep is series is one of the first multi option series that many people learn early in their Jiu-Jitsu career. It is a great way to illustrate the concept of attacking with multiple options at your disposal. Having options is...

This past weekend, the 2018 World IBJJF No-Gi Championships took place.  There were many new names on the podium, as well as favorites such as Gordon Ryan and Beatriz Mesquita winning both their weight division as well as the absolute titles. Devastating Leg...

The classic armbar is a thing of beauty. It is one of the fundamental techniques in Jiu-Jitsu. In the technique itself there are multiple foundational concepts that once learned and understood can be applied in many other techniques. So if one armbar is...

Leg lock entries can take place from all over. If you watch any modern leg lock specialist they find unique ways into a variety of leg entanglements. It can be difficult to see what actually is going on at full speed. Since it’s...

After Max Holloway defeated Brian Ortega at UFC 231, I was asked by a few of my "non JiuJitsu" acquaintances why Brian Ortega didn't use his JiuJitsu during the Featherweight title fight. UFC 231 featured one of the most anticipated Featherweight match-ups in...

  Unassuming 17 year old, Nicky Ryan, continues his dominance over older, more experienced JiuJitsu practitioners. His latest victory coming in the Polaris 8 featherweight championship versus leg lock legend, Masakazu Imanari. Nicky wasted no time testing Imanari’s legs with several well placed...

This Basic Submission Is A Classic, That All Grapplers Must Know and Appreciate... Well… Start with this: The triangle is a part of a legendary list of traditional BJJ attacks. It is a staple in many of the finest BJJ arsenals on the...

Being Mounted In A Fight Is Worst Case Scenario. Learn How To Get Out! One of the most dangerous positions you can find yourself in, is bottom mount. Knowing what to do with a punching opponent from this position is essential. Technique 1.)...

Small Details Of Biomechanics Will Make Your Submissions More Sucessful! The ultimate goal of a Jiu Jitsu match is a victory by submission. It would be a severe disservice to the art and ourselves if we do not understand these submissions at a...