If your train BJJ, you’ve encountered a knee shield. This important structural piece of framing is a very common method of creating space and defending the guard pass. There are Professional BJJ athletes that have made entire careers out implementing the knee shield,...

  Managing the proper distance is one of the most important concepts in combat. Whether you are managing the distance standing up in an MMA fight or maintaining proper spacing while executing a Torreando pass in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament. Knowing where to place your...

  With his unorthodox and exciting style, Jeff Glover has been entertaining grappling fans for years. He’s a pioneer in the BJJ competitive scene with plenty of accolades to show for his competitive efforts. Glover follows his own path and is a true...

  The Butterfly Guard is a staple position in Jiu-Jitsu, that doesn’t require extreme flexibility or athleticism. Instead the Butterfly Guard is all about tactics and strategy. Many of today’s top athletes use the Butterfly Guard in some fashion or another. The versatility...

  Regardless if it’s your first time rolling or if you are ten classes in after getting your purple belt, you are probably going to get your guard passed. So don’t stress because you are not alone. Keeping your guard intact can be...

  Tom DeBlass has been sharing his half guard wizardry with the masses and adding value to our half guard games since his first instructional release entitled, Half Domination. With the release of this material, DeBlass has taken us on a half guard...

  Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has enjoyed several years of being at the top of the game. He’s won just about every elite title you could possibly imagine and has been a force of nature in the competitive BJJ scene for years. If you...

  The half guard. Whether you’re completely green, just getting started on the mats, or a seasoned veteran, the half guard is certain to make an appearance in any BJJ experience. You may even start out by arriving there on accident like I...

  The knee slice pass is one of the most common ways to get around the guard in BJJ. In fact, it may be the most common pass in the entire game. It's easy to see why. With the knee slice you can...

The BJJ Fanatics Submission Only Grand Prix is upon us and with its start studded line up, the event has all the ingredients to be one of the most exciting competitions of the year. The Grand Prix will take place this Friday at...

  Over the course of the last several years, the half guard has risen to power as one of the most effective and efficient guards in BJJ. It’s well known for its ability to produce reversals, transitions, and foster an innumerable amount of...

We’ve all been there. Regardless of your rank, you’ve probably had the experience of clashing with an experienced wrestler on the BJJ training floor. This kind of run in with a fellow student of grappling can bring about some serious frustration at times....

  A black belt has a tremendous responsibility to Jiu-jitsu. By the time we reach this level, we should be seasoned in good practices, honor, and giving back to the community that fostered our growth. In BJJ, black belts are looked to for...

So your spouse, or significant other has decided they want to start training Jiu Jitsu?  You are here because you want some guidance on how to be supportive, but also what you can expect from this journey, right?  Good for you! Having a...

When it comes to passing the guard, you can never have too many options.  I would also argue that there is no such thing as too controlling when you are working to pass someone’s guard.  It is incredible how different it can be...