The mount. The concepts may come easy to some, but the mount has always been a dark spot in my game. It seems that for me, getting there isn’t an enormous problem, but maintenance and attacking is where I fall short. When we...

For years the 50/50 has been a rough spot in my game. I spent some time initially on how to exit the position and defend it, which served me for a while until I began to run in to more proficient leg attackers...

I remember my first night on the mat and I can recall my first training partner that evening. The vibe of the entire session is still very clear in my mind, and in those very first moments of training, I felt what Jiu-Jitsu...

  Edwin Najmi has found a way to keep busy with the lead up to ADCC, and not with an easy tune up match! Najmi will be taking on Mansher Khera for the Welterweight Polaris title. Polaris is a professional grappling event that...

  Alec has been steadily building steam on both the Jiu-Jitsu circuit, but also online with his ever-growing YouTube Channel.  So if you are looking for consistent, digestible, and TOP NOTCH instruction from an athlete heading FULL steam into ADCC 2019 his YouTube...

Roberto Jimenez has yet again proved that he is one of the most talented and worthy up and comers in BJJ with his performance at this past weekend’s Vegas Open. Jiminez brought home 4 gold medals finishing all of his fights and with...

The short answer is Yes!. The reasons as to why Pressure Passing may be an effective type of passing for you will vary, but in general EVERYONE can play some form of pressure passing. For those not in the know, Pressure Passing is...

  An answer for the seated guard could come in many forms. Whether you choose to pass standing or kneeling, the options are many. We do have to be careful with how we approach the position though. A good seated or open guard...

It’s no doubt that the most dominate positions in Jiu Jitsu are the mount and the back mount.  It is thought by many that if you are able to obtain one of these positions you should be able to finish the submission.  The...

  I doubt I’ll ever be one of the greats in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  I know my limits. And one of my limits is that I can’t come up with the clever names that the greats manage to invent. One of those great...

  Learning precise finishing details early on in your grappling career will pay dividends later, in the training room and on the competition mats. You will have more confidence in going for the finish and a deeper mechanical understanding. This series will examine...

When it comes to takedowns, we tend to gravitate toward the ones with big movements and lots of spectacle.  The Osoto Gari isn’t one of those. But you should learn it anyway. And really, the fact that it’s a simple move without a...

  Learning precise finishing details early on in your grappling career will pay dividends later, in the training room and on the competition mats. You will have more confidence in going for the finish and a deeper mechanical understanding. This series will examine...

What do you think of when you hear the term self defense?  Do you think of martial arts, a concealed carry weapon, throwing punches, or maybe something completely different?  Do you think of your eyes and mouth as self defense tools? Most people...

Jiu Jitsu and wrestling go hand in hand.  Many times we see wrestlers making the transition to Jiu Jitsu, and let’s be honest, they are usually athletic and professionals at pressure.  Wrestlers will push the pace of match and work hard every second...