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...

Often times it’s not our first crack at a technique that’s successful. We may go down the road of 3 to 4 different moves before we finally nail something down. In a setting where both players are of a higher caliber, there tends...

Tom DeBlass talks a lot about framing, and various concepts surrounding frames. And for good reason. Framing is a flagship concept in BJJ. Without the proper understanding of frames, your jiu-jitsu will suffer, especially from a defensive standpoint. Being that frames create space...

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...

Transitions are often where the magic happens when it comes to BJJ matches. Common reactions foster transitions, and it is in these pockets of space that we find our way to new positions, and even in many cases, submissions. Not many high level...

The anaconda choke is a preferred method of strangle by many when dealing with the front headlock position. It lends itself to practitioners of all sizes, and its mechanics, when applied properly produce a devastatingly tight submission hold. But there are ways to...

ADCC Champ Joins Grappling Central Podcast The Grappling Central Podcast is one of the fastest growing martial arts podcasts available today.  Hosted by lifelong martial artist and BJJ purple belt Ryan Ford, the Grappling Central Podcast has provided over 350 episodes of insightful...

Three Time Olympian and Danaher Black Belt Gives You Three Get Out of Jail Free Cards Being stuck in the bottom of North South position is easily one of the most frustrating positions to be stuck in.  If the top player is able...

The loop choke is a strangle that can be used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Unlike other submissions, though, the loop choke can only be used when training and competing in the gi as it requires a lapel grip. This choke is arguably one...

When examining the standup elements of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we are confronted with different methods and ideas proposed in wrestling and judo. Although judo-style throws are present within wrestling, wrestling focuses more emphatically on takedowns like double legs and single legs. Judo practitioners...

Can a simple concept help your entire back game? Over the course of our BJJ journey we will be exposed to tons of philosophy, and different ways of thinking. I always find that the simpler and more direct these philosophies are, the more...

The Von Flue choke is one of those submissions that you might not hear about until it happens to you. Which in my opinion is the most entertaining way to learn about it. If you’re hanging on to a guillotine for dear life,...