Kimura From Side Control Top Position by Travis Stevens The kimura is one of the most used control techniques and submissions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as all other grappling martial arts. I am sure if you have spent any time on...

The figure four grip is one of the most widely used methods of control in grappling. Its uses are endless, and its efficiency is second to none. If you understand the mechanics and how well you can manipulate an opposing party with the...

BJJ Submission Specialist Extends Record Setting Streak   UFC Fight Night 144 - Assuncao versus Moraes 2 took place on February 2, 2019 at Derrinturn, Bingo Hall in Fortaleza, Brazil.  On the main card, Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira extended his submission record in...

Side Triangle While Guard Passing by John Danaher John Danaher is considered to be one of the most infamous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor on the planet. As a long time Renzo Gracie black belt and instructor, Danaher has been the mastermind behind the...

10 Finger Guillotine by Lachlan Giles In the World of Grappling, Lachlan Giles is one of the preeminent black belt competitors from Australia.  He is head coach at Absolute MMA and has been instrumental in the development of such standout athletes as Craig...

Wrist Lock on Cats Paw Grip By Travis Stevens Wrist locks are everywhere in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They may get a bad rap, but they are an incredibly effective way of submitting your opponent. Wrist locks are so effective because the wrist is...

Triangle Mechanics by John Danaher In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are fewer common submissions that the traingle choke. The triangle choke has a long history, originating from Judo and the later adopted in jiu jitsu. The creation of the triangle can be traced...

Pass The Guard, And Quickly Submit! One of the last things people usually think about while passing the guard is catching submissions. This is because it is usually difficult enough to pass a guard, let alone considering what potential submissions could be caught....

Dean Lister Neck Crank From Side Control When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and all grappling martial arts in general, neck cranks can be one of the most effective ways to brutalize your opponent. The neck is one of the most commonly...

Easy Leg Lock Finish From The Omoplata Position! The omoplata is a classic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu submission that employs the use of the attacker’s legs to apply a shoulder lock against the defender. If done correctly, the omoplata can be a devastating submission....

Small Details Of Biomechanics Will Make Your Submissions More Sucessful! The ultimate goal of a Jiu Jitsu match is a victory by submission. It would be a severe disservice to the art and ourselves if we do not understand these submissions at a...

Set Up Your Setups For Greater Success! One of the coolest things about watching a high-level Jiu Jitsu match is that it is an extremely sophisticated battle of trickery and manipulation rather than a display of brute strength and mindless attacks new grapplers...

Exploring the popular question… Recently this question was posed on the BJJ Fanatics Facebook Group, if you could only use one submission for the rest of your life, what would that submission be and why?  It is an interesting question and one that has...

    As a seasoned Law Enforcement Officer (18 years), I have had the unfortunate experience to see the ugly side of life all too often. As a  Patrol Officer, I have responded to numerous assaults in my long career. Many of the...

A brief exploration on teaching the dark arts to beginners... It is no secret that leg locks are in vogue in the Jiu Jitsu community. These submissions that many thought were dirty a few years ago have now garnered mainstream popularity. For many...