How often do you get to suffer when you train? I don’t mean getting maliciously ripped apart by the guy that everyone avoids at your academy, or getting injured on a regular basis. I’m referring to the genuine feeling of being too tired...

To catch a good player, you need a good set up... After years of being attacked we find ourselves and others to be pretty cognizant of the most common threats. We use our experience and our depth of knowledge to forecast what might...

  The double underpass is an effective and popular tool to pass the guard. The main characteristic of the pass that makes it so successful is that with the proper grips, your opponent’s legs are unable to pummel to the inside to secure...

  In the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are two main ways of practicing techniques and positions. The most common of these methods is basic technique repetition and this necessary to learn how to perform techniques correctly and add all the necessary...

  One of the best modifications to the traditional half guard used in grappling is a position called Z-guard. In the traditional half guard, the top leg is usually trapped behind the top opponent, which makes this position limited in its options. When...

  The triangle choke is a fundamental technique in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that works by inhibiting blood flow to the brain by pinching the carotid arteries. The move is typically set up from most forms of guard but is most popular in closed...

Great Technique To Negate The Hitchhiker... You’ve probably heard of the hitchhiker escape. It’s likely the most well-known arm bar escape in all of BJJ. And for good reason. Done properly, the hitchhiker can be an incredibly effective tool to escape the clutches of...

The Must Know, Basic Takedown For Your Grappling Game! As the guard game develops, Jiu Jitsu practitioners will often ignore the takedowns as they are more certain they can successful on the ground. Some argue that the whole goal of wrestling in Jiu...

Smooth Transition In Lasso Guard, With A Very Nice Armbar Finish! The Lasso Guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a position that provides the guard player with extensive control of their opponent’s upper body. The guard can be played against both standing and...

The triangle is a classic submission that has evolved over the years into its own system. There are endless ways to secure a triangle choke, and it can be applied from a variety of different positions. Depending on your preference, you might be...

Kasai Pro Super Series Results As one of the top BJJ promotions in the sport today, The Kasai Pro Super Series held this past Saturday, February 2nd, in Dallas, Texas did not fail to provide some amazing jiu jitsu. We saw some rising...

UFC Veterans Have Standout Performances UFC Fight Night 144 - Assuncao versus Moraes 2 took place on February 2, 2019 at Derrinturn, Bingo Hall in Fortaleza, Brazil.  The main event featured a rematch between Raphael  Assuncao and former World Series of Fighting (WSOF)...

BJJ Submission Specialist Extends Record Setting Streak   UFC Fight Night 144 - Assuncao versus Moraes 2 took place on February 2, 2019 at Derrinturn, Bingo Hall in Fortaleza, Brazil.  On the main card, Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira extended his submission record in...

Fight Night Sets the Stage for 41 Year Old BJJ Phenom Standout Performance UFC Fight Night 144 - Assuncao versus Moraes 2 took place on February 2, 2019 at Derrinturn, Bingo Hall in Fortaleza, Brazil.  In the event, 41 year old BJJ legend,...

Former Champ bests Top 5 Opponent   UFC Fight Night 144 - Assuncao versus Moraes 2 took place on February 2, 2019 at Derrinturn, Bingo Hall in Fortaleza, Brazil.  In the co-main event, former UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo faced rising star and...