Sneaky Is Sometimes Best... Foot locks aren’t going anywhere! Maybe the hype has subsided a bit with the so called “dark arts” of BJJ, but they are definitely here to stay and continue to evolve. Practitioners all over the world continue to take...

Developing a Killer Closed Guard With This Jiu Jitsu Drill Closed guard submissions and sweeps can be sharpened by various jiu jitsu drills. Yes, the closed guard may favor longer leg fighters, However, no matter the type of body that you have, you...

The Russian Tie Throw The Russian tie throw is a powerful grappling technique that works really well in jiu jitsu, submission grappling and MMA. The Russian Tie itself is a versatile position that can end up in a variety of takedowns including ankle...

Exploring the benefits of the Jiu Jitsu warm up… Gyms and instructors have their own unique way of warming up. Like a ritual that the tribe must engage in before the tribe can begin the celebration of violence. Some gyms go the strength...

Exploring the battle with ego on the mats... The mats provide many lessons in life. Some lessons are obvious; keep your elbows close and manage space. Some lessons are subtle; ideas that we inherently know but can barely articulate. Some lessons we relearn...

Exploring the Strategic Component of Setting up Submissions… In Jiu Jitsu, learning technique is only one facet of the game.  Beyond technique, the strategy of how you set up a submission is paramount.  Just as in boxing, the mechanics of a hook or...

Exploring CBD for the Jiu Jitsu Practitioner... Jiu Jitsu athletes are always seeking new ways to improve their recovery. One trend that has recently found its way into the community is Cannabidiol or CBD. CBD is a naturally occurring cannabis compound that is...

Applying the Lessons from Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers to Jiu Jitsu... Everyone in Jiu Jitsu may have a different journey, goals and reasons for training. Some of us never aspire to compete in the UFC, EBI or ADCC. However, we all are united by...

Is trash talking good for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? This a pretty complicated question when really considering the value of creating entertainment. About 99.9% of Jiu Jitsu practitioners exhibit an attitude of respect, humility, and honor, including those grapplers who often use the internet...

Basic Sets Of Controls Obtain Easier Passes... When passing the guard of skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioners, we are often met with intricate resistance such as frames, hip escaping, under hooks, and so on. Usually when passing, grapplers fail to establish good hand control...

Yes, and No... About 1% of the population is truly ambidextrous, meaning they have no dominant hand. This leads to people preferring specific sides of attack and defense. Being able to do techniques both sides is almost a must in BJJ, but in...

The Easy Berimbolo...The BABYBolo! The Da Liva Guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most popular and most utilized positions when someone is playing from their back. The numerous transitions, sweeps, and submission potential makes this guard dangerous even against skilled...

A Simple No-Gio Technique That Will Help Your Closed Guard Defense So, as an addendum to yesterday’s piece about how to deal with being inside the closed guard in no gi, Lachlan Giles presents us with another idea. This time he touches on...

We Are All Working Towards Our Goals. Let's Help Each Other Out... IF your BJJ academy feels like a family to you, then you’re in the right place. Many people search their entire lives for the things BJJ can provide. We all feel...

If you train Brazilian JiuJitsu there may be a variety of reasons why. From learning self defense, physical improvement, mental health, or perhaps social reasons. All of the before mentioned reasons to train BJJ are all potential benefits of training in the "gentle...