The open guard is as exciting as it is versatile. Anything can happen as we set up and wait for the guard passer to approach and we begin to respond. But are you just choosing an open guard posture randomly or are...

The recent Third Coast Grappling Championship 3 featured a stacked lineup with some of the very best of today’s competitors. From top to bottom the card was packed with talent, but the show reached its peak with the addition of a few top...

Here at BJJ Fanatics our goal is to elevate jiu-jitsu through bringing the best instructors and competitors in the world to the masses. We also love watching jiu-jitsu as much as we love learning it. That’s why on November 15th we brought together...

  Kyle Boehm is no longer one of BJJ’s best kept secrets. This 10th Planet monster recently received his black belt and has been riding a very successful string of competition endeavors, making his bank account a little bit bigger in the process....

In 18 months, Nick Rodriguez has amassed a list of accomplishments that even the most avid competitors will never even get close to over a lifetime of training and competition. This young athlete has backed down from zero challenges and refuses to be...

  In Jiu-Jitsu it’s pretty beneficial to be Offensive. If you can control the tempo of the match there is a good chance you can funnel your opponent into an eventual trap. However, since most people are aware of this escapes become essential....

  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...

Garry Tonon is perhaps the most difficult grappler in the world to submit and hold down.  Known for his extremely fast paced and non stop mentality when he competes Garry is widely regarded as one of the best competitors in the world today...

  Kyle Boehm is fresh off of defeating Lucas Barbosa (check his instructional videos The Barbelt Guard) in the Finals of the BJJFanatics Sub-Only Grand Prix, and just released Kimura Control! Needless to say, Boehm has had a fantastic 2019. Although you are probably...

  The Lapel Guard has been making big waves in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, and much like the Leglock Revolution the Jiu-Jitsu community has to adapt or get left behind. Martial Artists tend to get defensive when something new comes along. While it...

If you're a BJJ Fanatic then you know how fun live sparring can be. That's where you get to practice new moves and work on your best stuff. But if you want to improve you have to train in positions that may not...

  The Closed guard is coming back in a major way. The truth is it never left! Lately however we have seen some of the best minds in Jiu-Jitsu dedicate entire instructionals to the Closed Guard. Just take a look at the BJJFanatics...

  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...

  With none other than The King Himself! ADCC 2019 was a wild ride! There were many great story lines going into the even, and possibly even MORE after it was all over. When the dust settled, many were calling it the greatest...

A few years ago, I found myself surfing YouTube to see if I could dig up some details on the kimura. That’s when I found a clip of Marcelo Cohen breaking down a kimura finish from an EBI performance. The lock was beautifully...