The kimura is my favorite joint lock submission mostly because of its versatility. This extremely powerful shoulder lock can be attacked from closed guard, half guard, side control, and so many other positions. Not only is it versatile in the sense that it...

The closed guard is one of the most difficult positions to defend from in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. While the attacker has a variety of potential options to use against you including sweeps and submissions, the only real option the defender has is escaping....

These High Level Techniques From Bernardo Faria Will Make You The King Grappler On The Mats! If you have been around the grappling scene you will likely already know who Bernardo Faria is. Not only is Bernardo the co founder of BJJFanatics.com, Bernardo is...

We Have All Struggled With A Bigger, Stronger Opponent, But Bruno Malfacine Knows What It Takes For The Smaller Guy To Gain A True Competitive Edge! If you are anything like me then you struggle with the bigger guys on the mats. My instructor...

These Half Guard Techniques Will Improve Your Game In No Time! Learn To Be Quick And Efficient While Playing Half Guard, And Dominate Even The Hardest Guys At Your Gym! Jake Mackenzie is a world class competitor who is notorious for his half...

Level Up Your Submission Game From America's Most Accomplished Grappler and ADDC Vet, Tom DeBlass! Tom DeBlass is one of the most decorated Grapplers in the United States. DeBlass has had a very impressive career in both mixed martial arts (MMA) and submission...

Improve Your No Gi Game With Techniques From One Of The Most Sought Out Instructors In The World.. John Danaher John Danaher is a man who needs no introduction. Danaher is the most sought after grappling instructor in the world. As the leader...

In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the mount position and taking the back are considered two of the most dominant positions to attack submissions from However both positions require a high level of control in order to prevent being counter by your opponent. Therefore, having...

Having Your Opponent’s back is one of the best positions you can find yourself in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Having your opponent’s back is one of the best positions you can find yourself in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Having your training partner’s back opens him or...

The Knee Shield Is Your First Line Of Defense On Half Guard Bottom And Your First Obstacle On Half Guard Top If you have spent any time on the mats at all then you are probably familiar with the knee shield. But do...

Acquiring the over hook from bottom guard can lead to an enormous list of options if you know how to control the position properly. Trapping the arm and creating an angle can leave your opponent in a sticky situation. This position has its...

When a new student walks in the door of an academy, they don’t know what to expect. Chances are, if the atmosphere is right, they will stay, and enjoy a nice long journey, just as many who came before them. They will begin...

Deep half guard is a very interesting position in BJJ. I personally enjoy transitioning to deep half from many of the common BJJ escapes. It’s a go to for me when escaping the back, or the mount, and ending up there presents lots...

Learning Wrestling Is The Perfect Way To Cross Train For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Nobody Understands This Better Than 3x ALL AMERICAN Wrestler Hudson Taylor Who Uses Wrestling To Beat All The Top BJJ Guys! Hudson Taylor is the founder and executive director of Athlete...

Learn Guard Passing From Purple Belt and Brown Belt World Champion Gutemberg Pereira! Gutemberg Pereira is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Master Júlio César Pereira. Gutemberg is known as one of best grapplers in the world today. He has conquered numerous titles...