Whether you are a newcomer to Jiu Jitsu or a lifelong practitioner, the triangle choke is one of the most recognizable and distinctive submission holds in the sport. Often used to finish fights in both Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, there’s...

How Did We Get Down Here, Anyway? In case you hadn’t heard, Jiu Jitsu is a sport that usually takes place on the ground. We toss our mouthguards in, slap hands, and silently agree to come down to the floor before grappling. One...

  Why Should You Learn To Wrestle Up From Guard? First, why focus on Andrew’s ability to wrestle up from guard? Andrew has a diverse game with many strengths. He is a relentless guard passer with a suffocating side control and a nearly...

The hips play such a big role in Jiu Jitsu. From using them for leveraging submissions, to having the flexibility to expand or retract them; they are essentially a part of every movement. Some movements definitely require more flexibility, but it is extremely...

Good technique from side control is imperative. With a few good adjustments from the person on top, your defense can be totally shut down, giving them the freedom to attack however they want. The most useful tools you have on the bottom in...

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a question that a lot of beginners ask is “what do I do when I get caught in x submission.” The general answer to this question is just don’t get caught in the submission in the first place. While this...

Something that you’ll hear about a lot when training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that you should learn at least a little bit of Judo to help improve in your stand up aspect. Even though this is talked about a lot, you don’t see it...

Today we are going to learn 5 powerful chokes from 4 of the most sought after instructors in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world! Some of these techniques utilize the gi others do not, meaning they are applicable to no gi submission grappling and...

  When training Jiu Jitsu it is important to establish what your goals are. This means determining exactly what you are training for. For fun or self defense, competition, MMA? Focus on answering this for yourself because it will definitely change the way...

  There are some things in Jiu Jitsu that are not always agreed upon. Some people don’t like certain submissions for one reason or another. Maybe they think it isn't technical or could cause injury easily. However, Jiu Jitsu is about creativity and...

Whether you are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or a seasoned veteran to the sport this video is for you. Today we have 5 of the most sought after instructors showing their favorite submissions. Whether it be for BJJ or MMA these techniques...

Sumi Gaeshi, translated means Corner Reversal is an extremely efficient takedown. The Sumi Gaeshi name comes from Judo where the throw is classified as a Sutemi Waza or Sacrifice Technique, meaning you will essentially be falling backwards while pulling the opponent’s weight over...

Jeff Glover is known for his ability to sweep and attack from any position. Using butterfly hooks and elevation, Jeff will show you how he likes to enter the 4/11 or Cross Ashi position!   Technique Breakdown The 4/11 leg entanglement position is...

  A brilliant factor of Jiu Jitsu is the fact that small movements or adjustments can make huge differences. It’s all about leverage, weight distribution, and proper technique. Something as simple as switching your hips in a certain position can open up a...

When you are watching high level Jiu Jitsu competitors land seemingly wild rolling attacks such as the rolling kimura, you may think these techniques are extremely hard and look as if they are done so effortlessly. Obviously high level competitors are extremely technical,...