Grip strength is everything when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other grappling martial arts. How well you can grip your opponent depends on how well you can control their movement and posture. Grips are not only important when training in the...

Standing Heel Hook Setups by Craig Jones The heel hook is one of the most devastating leg locks you can apply to an opponent in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other grappling martial arts. The heel hook targets small ligaments in the knee and...

Wrist Lock From Bottom Closed Guard by Rodrigo Artilheiro Wrist locks do not get enough attention in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Some BJJ players forget that wrist locks can be hit from virtually any position. The wrist lock, if properly applied, is one of...

Lasso Guard Pass with Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa The lasso guard can be one of the most difficult guards to deal with in all of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The lasso guard is a great way to restrict your opponent’s movement as he tries to...

  If you have ever grappler against a bigger opponent, you probably skipped out on the wrestling part and either pulled guard or waited for your opponent to pull guard. Just rolling is difficult enough against a bigger grappler, so why bother wrestling...

  Could you benefit from adding some Olympic level wrestling instruction to your arsenal from one of the best combat athletes in the game? Sure you could. I can’t stress enough how helpful basic wrestling is when applied to BJJ. The parallels between...

  Although the closed guard has become one of the most under-utilized positions in Jiu Jitsu, it is still necessary to learn some great and effective tricks to use for the times you end up playing closed guard. The last thing anyone would...

BJJ Legend Bernardo Faria Brings you the Best BJJ on The Planet   When you watch instructional material from Bernardo Faria, you can not help but be struck by the passion and genuine excitement he possesses for BJJ. He often smiles from ear...

Escaping the mount is hard, let Lachlan Giles help you out of a jam Being put in the mount can be a terrifying thing for the beginner, and it should be! Many tournament structures place a high value on the mount, because of...

Counter the common shin to shin attack with a not so common flying armbar! Flying techniques are often thought of mainly happening from the feet.  This can cause people to stray away from the technique due to the fear of falling from a...

Whether you are competing in Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, MMA, or defending yourself being able to dictate where the action takes place is an extreme advantage. Being able to secure a takedown can severely limit your opponent’s options, while simultaneously increasing our own. This is...

2019 is now upon us. If you are getting ready for your first BJJ class there are some key things you can focus on to make the new journey a little easier to travel. Showing up to your first class can be quite...

Let Jay Wadsworth help you out of a jam! Whether you are thinking metaphorically or literally having your back against a wall can lead to a very bad day. Thankfully, like usual, Jiu-Jitsu can help. Jay Wadsworth is a BJJ Black Belt who...

According to the all-time great himself... Before UFC 232 is set to kick off Daniel Cormier will officially relinquish his 205 lb title before it is "stripped". This is coming off the heels of another Jon Jones stirrup with USADA. Jones reportedly tested...

      It is no secret that Brazilian JiuJitsu and wrestling are the two most common ground styles used by Mixed Martial Arts practitioners in the sport today. Both styles use takedowns and body positioning to control an opponent on the ground....