The modern BJJ game is chalked full of innovations and outside the box thinking. As our art has progressed, practitioners from all over the world at all levels have continued to develop jiu-jitsu that suits their own unique style and needs. From...

  The north south choke is one of the most elusive submissions in all of BJJ. Though it seems simple and direct, this neck attack can be a tough one to finish for many of us. There are elements of perfect positioning that...

  Getting your back taken can be a BJJ death sentence if you’re on the other end of an exchange with a proficient player. The back is often touted as the best position in BJJ and this is for good reason. With all...

  Opening the closed guard has to be one of the most common problems in the history of BJJ training. This decades old conundrum plagues our training sessions to this day when dealing with proficient bottom players. Many of us do our best...

  Everyone loves to be a beast on the mats but we usually attribute submissions and positional dominance to being a so called “beast”. But... great defense is just as important if not more important than being a dominant practitioner. If you're a...

  With the rise and spread of the covid-19 virus, many BJJ schools have been forced or have elected to shut their doors. These new restrictions and mandates have hit the BJJ community incredibly hard and the current situation has many school owners...

  Among the library of wrestling techniques that we’ve adapted for jiu-jitsu, the double leg takedown ranks high on the list. Its ease of use, simplistic application, and overall effectiveness make it a great choice when you're approaching the standing exchange. However, when...

  The 10th Planet jiu-jitsu system has staked its claim in BJJ as one of the most effective platforms for jiu-jitsu proficiency in the modern age. As the scope of 10th PLanet broadens and more people are exposed to the inner workings and...

  The reverse De La Riva guard is one of the most highly implemented guards in the modern age of BJJ. This incredibly versatile position offers much in the way of off balancing, transitioning, attacking, and it is famous for stopping the guard...

  The butterfly guard has evolved into one of the most exciting and useful platforms in all of BJJ. Its vast array of utilities and dynamic options has become a favorite for many practitioners of all levels  and it continues to evolve at...

  The leg lock continues to be the great equalizer in the BJJ community and it's still a viable threat, especially if you’re not paying attention. A few years ago, lower body attacks were at the peak of their fame. I’d attend blue...

  Your turtle attack toolbox is about to get quite the facelift. Gordon Ryan has released his newest instructional entitled, Systematically Attacking the Turtle Position. Ryan’s been posting some of his greatest turtle exchanges on IG lately and there are some incredible examples...

  The turtle position has evolved over the years into a viable defensive posture that’s often retreated to in response to an impending guard pass. This is not the only way to utilize the position but it is a very common transition that...

  The knee slice pass is one of the most tried and true methods of breaking through the guard in all of BJJ. This popular technique is a staple int eh arsenals of BJJ players all over the world and it continues to...

Tom DeBlass has been one of the most vocal and outspoken figures in the BJJ community for some time now. His philosophies, approach, and grit are becoming legendary. Simply put; DeBlass is as real as they come. He speaks from a place of...