Go with the flow is a term you will hear a lot during training in Jiu Jitsu. It is because a great Jiu Jitsu fighter will be able to flow in his/her movements and techniques. Some people do not understand how they will learn how to flow. There are ways to learn how to flow […]

Claudio Calasans might not be a household name yet, but he soon will be. He is one of the stars that is a part of the world famous, Atos Academy, which houses champions such as Andre Galvao and JT Torres. He is considered one of the top, rising middleweights in the world when it comes […]

  There is nothing quite as demoralizing as being put in a bad position while on the ground and not being able to escape. Besides being physically exhausting, it also takes a toll on the mental portion of our game as well. How do we prepare ourselves for ending up in those bad spots? There […]

When first starting BJJ, you could find yourself pulling guard a lot during rolling. It is completely understandable. Pulling guard takes less energy and puts yourself in an advantageous position with less chance of a counter. But…it is of the utmost importance to get good at handful of jiu jitsu takedowns so you can work […]

Leg locks are all the rage these days. While the heel hook gets most of the glory, the straight ankle lock tends to be forgotten or passed over for other leg locks. The straight ankle lock when done effectively is a strong, debilitating technique that can secure a victory in no time.

Being able to take the back in Jiu Jitsu is king. Controlling the back position of an opponent is important and getting finishes from that position becomes a reality rather quickly. The issue with taking the back, is that most Jiu Jitsu players will defend most standard back takes. While getting one leg hook is […]

These days, Jiu Jitsu competitors have so many options when it comes to competing. In the last few years, there has been a huge growth for organizations putting together Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Different organizations use different rule sets. While some use IBJJF rules, others use modified rules, while still others now use submission only […]

When it comes to family in martial arts, there are two brothers who are absolutely dominant in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene. These brothers are the twins known as, Paulo and Joao Miyao. At 24 years old, these men have already became two of the most feared black belts in international competition. Paulo and Joao […]

Here’s a small instructional on how to hit a baratoplata from full guard. I started playing with this technique after Caio Terra won the No Gi Worlds in 2015. While he hit it from his opponent defending a triangle, I actually go for this technique on its own. Here is how I set up the […]

When it comes to high profile submission grappling, there are a set of techniques that have taken the world by storm…leg locks. Once upon a time (and somewhat still) leg locks were frowned upon in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community. They were seen as dirty, cheap and lowly techniques. Over the last few years, some […]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has one of the most relaxed cultures of any martial art styles. The whole culture wields a ton of respect, yet most gyms have such a chilled atmosphere. Though in any atmosphere, there’s always that one “guy”. Here are five mistakes not to make, so that you don’t have to be that […]