As you progress through the ranks in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you quickly learn that the kimura is one of the most powerful grips in the game. In fact, I like to think of the kimura as an entire position on its own because...

The crucifix is a very powerful position used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to get submissions. The crucifix resembles back control in many ways, but mainly because you are control the defender from behind them. The crucifix, just like back control, has many entries,...

The crucifix is one of those positions that, although isn’t used very often, is still very powerful in regards to control and submissions. The crucifix requires the attacker to acquire control of the defender’s arms with his entire body so that one arm...

 Three Time Olympian and Silver Medalist Ranks His Favorite No Gi Takedowns Travis Stevens knows a thing or two about dumping people on their faces.  He is an Olympic Silver medalist judoka having competed at three separate Olympic games.  Add to this that...

Judo Is One Of The Best Martial Arts To Cross Train For BJJ. Satoshi Ishii's Take Downs And Chokes Are On A Whole Other Level! It comes as no surprise that there is a lot to learn from Judo that can greatly enhance your...

Any black belt will tell you that focusing on the fundamentals is one of the best things you can do for your grappling game All too often, the guys at lower belts are eager to improve as fast as they can, thinking that...

The beautiful thing about the kimura is just how versatile it is. When you think of one of the most advantageous positions you could find yourself in, having your opponent’s arm wrapped up in a kimura lock is certainly one of them. There...

Daniel Beleza is the old man ever to appear in the finals of the BJJ World Championships. Not only is he a great teacher of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he is also a very accomplished competitor representing the Sazinho Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy. Daniel...

Brazilian Top Team Coach Diego Gamonal Is A Master Of The Invisible Arm Bar And Much More! Diego Gamonal is the head coach of Brazilian Top Team Texas in San Antonio. Deigo began training jiu jitsu in his hometown with Julio Porto in...

 Masters Level Black Belt Wins Adult Roosterweight Gold Not everyone who puts on a Gi or steps on BJJ training mats will achieve their black belt.  Not everyone who signs up at their local jiu jitsu academy will ever compete.  Very few who...

The various necktie submissions have a bit of mystique to them. Maybe it’s the names, or perhaps how brutal they are. I remember being submitted in competition with a Japanese necktie, and feeling that if I didn’t tap, my neck was literally going...

Great Pass To Get Out Of  A Tough Position... The x-guard offers an incredible amount of control to those that wish to use it. Being underneath, someone makes balance difficult enough, and with the addition of the x-guard hooks in place, it can...

No this isn’t some sort of anti-turtle PSA. We love animals. However in Jiu-Jitsu an opponent with a strong turtle defense becomes very frustrating to score on. It can be used to thwart passes, sweep, and even submit! Looking at you Eduardo Telles!...

Matheus Gonzaga Is A Rising Star In The BJJ Community! Get Access To His Greatest Secrets Exclusively On BJJFanatics.com! by Matt Bryers, February 27, 2019 Matheus Gonzaga is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Daniel Gazoni and an instructor and competitor at...

Learn Gabriel Arges' One Simple Secret For Taking ANYONE'S Back!  Gabriel Arges is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Romulo Barral and Felipe “Preguiça”, who also trained extensively with Marcelo “Uirapuru”, competing for the Gracie Barra Academy. Arges made a name for himself while...