Easy Submission Sequence That Everyone Must Know! The first submission transition I learned, and may new grapplers learn is how to connect the americana to the armbar. Give Unrelenting Pressure When You Pass! Click Learn More Below! LEARN MORE This specific transition is...

When I first started training in Brazilian JiuJitsu, I tried out a few different BJJ academies in my area and quickly learned there was a big difference between academies as far as instruction and the attitudes of the different instructors. One local BJJ...

The question of whether or not you should learn a new guard should always just be answered with a simple yes. Anytime you have an opportunity to learn something new take advantage because it will help your overall Jiu-Jitsu. Seems like a no-brainer....

The kimura/hip bump sweep is series is one of the first multi option series that many people learn early in their Jiu-Jitsu career. It is a great way to illustrate the concept of attacking with multiple options at your disposal. Having options is...

The classic armbar is a thing of beauty. It is one of the fundamental techniques in Jiu-Jitsu. In the technique itself there are multiple foundational concepts that once learned and understood can be applied in many other techniques. So if one armbar is...

After Max Holloway defeated Brian Ortega at UFC 231, I was asked by a few of my "non JiuJitsu" acquaintances why Brian Ortega didn't use his JiuJitsu during the Featherweight title fight. UFC 231 featured one of the most anticipated Featherweight match-ups in...

  Unassuming 17 year old, Nicky Ryan, continues his dominance over older, more experienced JiuJitsu practitioners. His latest victory coming in the Polaris 8 featherweight championship versus leg lock legend, Masakazu Imanari. Nicky wasted no time testing Imanari’s legs with several well placed...

  One of the most controversial Brazilian JiuJitsu debates centers around the idea of training purely for self-defense or training to compete in tournaments with defined rules and whether the two are mutually exclusive. JiuJitsu great, Ryan Hall, was asked about the people...

      Brian "T-City" Ortega grew up in a section 8 housing project in San Pedro, California where his early years were filled with struggle and turmoil. In a recent interview, Brian said “I was active … I was on the street....

  Brazilian JiuJitsu is a martial art thousands of people enjoy, although crime statistics show most JiuJitsu practitioners will never have to use their JiuJitsu skills in a self defense situation away from the mats. Therefore, the only time a JiuJitsu practitioner will...

Military Vet, and UFC Star! Earlier this month, at the UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez, in Denver, Colorado, fans were treated to a potential fight of the year which ended with a last second knockout of the year when Yair Rodriguez...

Know The Facts...And They Can Be Used To Your Advantage Kyusho Jitsu and Dim Mak, the arts of attacking vital spots on the human body that cause an extreme response to a small action. We have all seen the videos. The unassuming out...

This Man Will Inspire All Martial Artist Yuki Nakai is a name that is almost lost to history, and that is just plain wrong. He may not have many accomplishments under his belt due to a tragic injury that ended his career entirely...

  No. Let Jiu-Jitsu help you! Striving to be at a healthy weight is always a good idea. If you ask a lot of our readers they will tell you the same thing about Jiu-Jitsu. When is the best time? How about right...

If you train at a Brazilian JiuJitsu Academy, you have undoubtedly heard one of your fellow teammates say, or post on social media about their upcoming "fight," when referring to their pending Brazilian JiuJitsu competition. Why do some JiuJitsu practitioners refer to their...