Meeting an Idol I never pass up the opportunity to attend a seminar at my home BJJ Academy. While the professors and coaches that I am fortunate to learn from routinely are nothing short of Amazing, there is...

Opinions just opinions….backed by a lot of facts. Defining what it means to be the best can be quite difficult. Many athletes can make a strong case for being the GOAT. There are plenty of variables to consider when you start to make...

 One of the oldest submissions in all of grappling is the armbar. It is a great submission because it is effective at all levels. This submission can be attacked from both the guard and top positions like mount and side control. For the...

Tom DeBlass Demonstrates the Half Guard Arm Drag to Spartan Leg Kick Drill I attended a seminar last year with Professor DeBlass directly after participating in a Fight to Win Pro which I had been defeated at. He had cornered me in the...

Wrist Controls To Triangle by John Danaher John Danaher is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) black belt under Renzo Gracie and an instructor at Renzo’s academy in New York City. Danaher is arguably the most infamous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor on the planet....

Omoplata Escapes by Dean Lister If you have been around the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene you will probably have heard of the omoplata. The omoplata is a shoulder joint lock. It is a technique in which you utilize your own legs and hips...

The Biggest Mistake In The Hip Escape by Bernardo Faria It is commonly known in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that hips are everything. It makes sense when you really stop and think about it. Your hips are right at the middle of your body....

Wrist Lock on Cats Paw Grip By Travis Stevens Wrist locks are everywhere in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They may get a bad rap, but they are an incredibly effective way of submitting your opponent. Wrist locks are so effective because the wrist is...

Omoplata Against Double Leg by Bernardo Faria This omoplata is a highly effective submission to use in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Are you familiar with the omoplata? Also known as the ashi sankaku in judo, the omoplata is a shoulder joint lock technique that...

Knee on Neck Control by Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu In the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the neck on neck is a controversial position (and sometimes choke) where you place your knee on your opponent’s neck. It can be a very brutal way of...

Countering The Underhook by Jake Mackenzie It is a common problem amongst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players who love half guard: how to counter the under hook. When playing half guard top, one of the most used techniques is to set an under hook...

The arm drag is such a versatile technique. It can be applied to so many different situations and scenarios. It teaches us about good timing, taking advantage of reactions, and when it’s done well, it puts us in superior position. A lot of...

Stand Up X Guard by Gabriel Arges In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other grappling martial arts, the X guard is seen as either a form of open guard or a form of half guard. That is probably why you see high level BJJ...

Butterfly Guard Pass by Fabiano Scherner The butterfly guard is one of the most common guards in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Sometimes known as the “hooks guard,” the butterfly guard is one of the most traditional forms of open guard playing in Brazilian Jiu...

Double Over Pass From Half Guard by Yuri Simoes If you are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or struggle to pass the guard, it is possible that you just have not found the right technique that works for you. Playing from the top...