No Gi Passing: Techniques vs. Principles With any aspect of Jiu Jitsu, there are two levels to think about. The first level, and the one that’s most obvious, is looking at individual moves in detail. It’s helpful to build our toolbox by...

What Exactly is a “Lockdown” Again? Today’s technique trick is a little advanced. If you haven’t played with these positions before, then I hope this is an enticing first look. The move I want to highlight is built off of a pretty specific...

  When training Jiu Jitsu it is important to establish what your goals are. This means determining exactly what you are training for. For fun or self defense, competition, MMA? Focus on answering this for yourself because it will definitely change the way...

  A brilliant factor of Jiu Jitsu is the fact that small movements or adjustments can make huge differences. It’s all about leverage, weight distribution, and proper technique. Something as simple as switching your hips in a certain position can open up a...

  When you watch many high level Jiu Jitsu practitioners demonstrate techniques, you really start to build up quite the repertoire of creative techniques. You could watch 5 people all demonstrate the same submission and pick up a new trick from each of...

What is the BJJ lockdown? In recent months, "being stuck in lockdown" has taken on an entirely new meaning.  Let's focus on the use of the lockdown in BJJ.  In BJJ, the lockdown position is a very effective tool, especially for the skilled...

The fundamental underpinnings of jiu jitsu are built upon the notion of utilizing leverage and angles to be able to gain maximum control over an opponent's body, while expending minimal effort or strength. In this excerpt from his HALF GUARD PASSING AND DYNAMIC...

  We hear the term early and quite often in our training. Cross face. This highly utilized tactic is one of the most important aspects of control in all of BJJ and it is used in a variety of ways to control, subdue,...

We sat down with Paul Schreiner to talk about his start in BJJ, his time at the Marcelo Garcia Academy, his upcoming series on BJJ Fanatics, what connected reaction means, and how to best learn grappling concepts and techniques. You can find Paul’s...

The importance of framing in BJJ cannot be overstated.  Understanding how to properly apply frames can literally save one's life in a self defense scenario by creating the necessary space and distance from an attacker to allow for an escape or a defensive...

  The half butterfly guard has been continually emerging in the BJJ scene over the past several years and it’s effectiveness is being recognized by plenty of BJJ players of all levels. This incredible guard configuration boasts a multitude of utilities that can...

  The half guard may be the most commonly used position in all of BJJ. From the bottom or the top, many practitioners at all levels prefer to funnel their opponents into this incredibly dynamic position where they feel most comfortable and able...

  When Tom DeBlass released his first instructional, Half Domination, the BJJ masses were treated to an inside look at one of the most revered half guard games in the history of the sport. DeBlass has never given up a guard pass to...

  The half guard may be the most highly utilized position in all of BJJ. With one of the most exciting and well-rounded platforms, this incredibly useful guard configuration is the chosen homebase for thousands of BJJ enthusiastists and high level competitors alike....

  Dirty Darcing is finally here! Jeff Glover has been hard at work, putting together a collection of his most revered skillsets for the BJJ Fanatics online store. This body of work is sure to open your mind to some options you may...