Out of all the takedowns from Judo that are transferrable to BJJ, one of the best has to be the tomo nage. The tomo nage is low risk, meaning you will not end up in a bad position if you do not complete it successfully. It also works great if you are a good guard […]

In need of a new gi? One that is high quality, breathable and made for a Jiu jitsu competitor as tough as you? Look no further then the Overhook brand of gi’s. Overhook is a bit of a smaller known brand. But don’t let that deter you. They make great gi’s, not only for the […]

For competing in the gi, I love to go to the spider guard. The spider guard is a great variation of the open guard that allows for limb control, posture control and a high rate of sweeps and submissions. Leandro Lo, JT Torres and many others have used this strategic guard to win many matches […]

The BJJ and Judo black belt, Claudio Calasans is one of the best to compete in the absolute class in Jiu Jitsu. For those of you don’t know what the absolute class is, it is the open weight division where lightweights can face heavyweights and everything in between. Calasans is a frequent competitor in that […]

Being under someone that has really tight and strong side control can be a horrible and uncomfortable (to say the least) experience. Besides having a ton of pressure and weight on you which can wear you down, you always have to worry about all of the submissions and chokes that your opponent will undoubtedly go […]

Everyone who follows the top BJJ tournaments in the sport knows about Luiz Panza. When it comes to gi competition, he is one of the top dogs and is by far the best at foot locks in the gi. In competition, Luiz has over 20 wins by foot lock, including straight foot locks and kneebars. […]

There is an old saying that says “dress to impress”. That old saying goes a long way. And in this case in pertains to Jiu Jitsu. If you want to look like a champ, then you should wear the gear that says you are a champ. For no gi competitors, your shorts will say a […]

Matt “No Regard” Arroyo is a very active BJJ competitor out of Tampa, Florida. You might remember his name from his stint in the UFC back in 2007. Arroyo competed in the  hit reality show, The Ultimate Fighter. He was on the season that was Team Hughes vs Team Serra. Arroyo was a favorite of […]

Dean Lister is a name synonymous with submission attacks to the legs and feet. He is a multiple ADCC champion with wins in the open weight division and an ADCC super fight champion. He is a dangerous leg attack specialists and has specific ways of performing these techniques. By learning the way that he does […]

The arm drag has a bunch of different uses in grappling. It can set up back takes, submissions and even takedowns. An arm drag gives you the connection you need to begin an effective takedown and gives you the correct angle to finish that takedown. It works with both Wrestling and Judo style takedowns, and […]

Whether you are a strict no gi stylist or a gi stylist, it is always good to own a good pair of spats. For those that are not familiar with the term, spats are a type of full length tights made specific for grapplers and submission wrestlers. They keep germs off of your legs, whisk […]

The full guard has endless possibilities. From the fundamentals, to all the creative things you can do from there, it is a position that is very much alive in that aspect. One of the special possibilities from the guard are wrist lock submissions. Wrist locks are quick, painful and can end a match in just […]

Felipe Pena, is one of the best and most diverse champions in modern day BJJ competition. He is a feared, highly technical competitor that seems to have an endless amount of attacks in his game. Originally nicknamed “preguica” which means sloth, or lazy in Portuguese was given to him when he was a teenager due […]

The full guard is one of my favorite positions. It is one of the safer positions to play, so it is low risk for you, yet dangerous for your opponents to be there. The guard allows for a ton of control with posture breaking, gi control and limb control. But, probably my favorite reason to […]

If you watch a highlight reel of five time IBJJF world champion Bernardo Faria, one key element of his game becomes apparent: his use of pressure, particularly when passing the guard. Pressure can be an extremely useful tool when dealing with an opponent’s guard, but what makes it so effective? Why is pressure passing such […]