Will Grappling Masters Penn and Hall Meet? There’s been some rumblings of a possible MMA bout between grappling superstar and TUF22 winner Ryan Hall, and MMA legend BJ Penn. These two BJJ heroes have been off the MMA radar for over a year,...

The King Targets No Gi Pans Gordon Ryan recently announced his intentions to compete in the upcoming no gi Pans. He made an Instagram post with a copy of his registration for the event, that include the text, “Ok, who’s ready to get...

The Triangle In One Minute A classic BJJ submission involving the legs in the process of strangulation, the triangle choke is a staple in any BJJ arsenal. It often times lends itself more readily to the lankier practitioners, but it can be performed...

Do you supplement with protein? A protein shake has to be the most common supplement in the history of fitness and sports. And for good reason. A good protein shake will help replenish many of the things we lose during training, and if...

In his latest release from BJJ Fanatics, famed grappling and MMA Coach Neil Melanson opens up the playbook for his Ground Marshal Half Guard techniques.  One of the positions he explores is the Octopus Guard.  In simplest terms, the Octopus Guard shows itself...

No matter what the endeavor, it's human nature to want results fast.  If you've been training BJJ long, you are well aware that technique improvement and those coveted belts take quite some time to earn.  The expectation that we are going to be...

You recognize the names. These men are pioneers in the UFC, and they’ve both contributed immensely to the growth and history of the sport. We thought maybe their time had passed, but MMA legends, Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will once again return...

It can be argued that the hips are the single most important part of the body in jiu jitsu.  The powerful muscles of the hips and surrounding legs and lower back are where the majority of the power comes for most escapes.  The...

To the average practitioner that’s just getting started on their BJJ voyage, inversion can seem insurmountable. It’s kind of bizarre looking if you’ve never actually delved into the mechanics. Being exposed to the basics of inversion can seem intimidating at first, but once...

The search continues for the absolute best ways to recover. Why? Because we love to train, and we love to train hard. What’s more important, is that we want to come back the next day and do it all over again, and not...

This past week's IBJJF Masters World Championships in Las Vegas was jam-packed with amazing performances by Team BJJ Fanatics.  With gold medal performances from Jake MacKenzie, Fabiano Scherner in their respective categories, we can add the amazing DOUBLE GOLD performance by Rafael Formiga...

Herb Dean has been a familiar face in the MMA scene for many years. Overseeing hundreds of bouts with his cool, collected, and focused demeanor, he’s highly regarded as one of the best mixed martial arts referees of all time. He’s presided over...

As instructors and owners of a BJJ academy, our first priority should be the atmosphere and culture at the school. It should be a goal to establish an environment where students from all walks of life can thrive and enjoy their training. Everyone...

World famous MMA and grappling coach Neil Melanson is back with another installment of his Ground Marshal Series here at BJJ Fanatics!  This time he brings his unique approach that blends decades of catch wrestling and grappling experience into one of the most...

Recently, BJJ black belt and academy owner Tom DeBlass took to social media to call the world's attention to one of his students, Mark Aguirre.  Mark is still a few weeks shy of his 16th birthday and is a green belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...