How Did We Get Down Here, Anyway? In case you hadn’t heard, Jiu Jitsu is a sport that usually takes place on the ground. We toss our mouthguards in, slap hands, and silently agree to come down to the floor before grappling. One...

Pulling guard in grappling competition has been unfairly maligned for far too long. Critics disparaging guard pulling will point to the practicalities of a street fight. What they ignore is that pulling guard in competition does not indicate incompetence in takedowns or that...

  Whether you’re a newcomer to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or have been rolling for quite some time, it’s always a good idea to drill the fundamentals. Being one step ahead of your opponent is the key to success in this sport and one of...

  Why Should You Learn To Wrestle Up From Guard? First, why focus on Andrew’s ability to wrestle up from guard? Andrew has a diverse game with many strengths. He is a relentless guard passer with a suffocating side control and a nearly...

  Especially when training in the gi, the rabbit holes you can go down with all the different guards can be overwhelming. However, what will make going down those rabbit holes more fruitful is a true fundamental understanding of the guards themselves.  This...

Transitions and entries can make or break your Jiu Jitsu game. Realizing you have hit a dead end with a technique or submission and having the ability to transition to something else, or entering into a better guard from a bad spot add...

  In Jiu Jitsu, proper and precise technique is important. Small adjustments from either you or your partner can make or break a move. Forgetting a small detail on the offensive side can allow the person on the defensive side to make a...

Everyone who practices Jiu Jitsu knows a few submissions or positions that are so brutal they would rather be anywhere else but there. These positions place your body in spots that most people couldn't even conceive, but most importantly allow you to get...

One of the greatest assets you can have in Jiu Jitsu is the ability to quickly transition from a failed attack to another option. Having been there before from many reps in training and having a sound understanding of the position you are...

The hips play such a big role in Jiu Jitsu. From using them for leveraging submissions, to having the flexibility to expand or retract them; they are essentially a part of every movement. Some movements definitely require more flexibility, but it is extremely...

  The seated open guard is so interesting because of the huge amount of attacking and defending variations it offers. When entering or attacking your opponent's seated guard, the most common approach is to first get one leg into the guard, between your...

Good technique from side control is imperative. With a few good adjustments from the person on top, your defense can be totally shut down, giving them the freedom to attack however they want. The most useful tools you have on the bottom in...

  Being efficient in your stand up game is imperative to your overall Jiu Jitsu practice.  There are tons of open guard techniques on the market and more and more people are developing a game through pulling guard, but being able to land...

  While high level technique is considered “high level” for a reason, if you are familiar enough with the general movements of Jiu Jitsu then anything is attainable. Becoming creative and keeping up with the new age techniques is imperative for success, and...

  Defending against submission attempts and beating your opponent to the submission is the ultimate goal is Jiu Jitsu, and is what most fundamental techniques that are drilled consist of. However, one of the most difficult aspects of Jiu Jitsu is escaping submissions...