What Exactly is a “Lockdown” Again? Today’s technique trick is a little advanced. If you haven’t played with these positions before, then I hope this is an enticing first look. The move I want to highlight is built off of a pretty specific...

  A brilliant factor of Jiu Jitsu is the fact that small movements or adjustments can make huge differences. It’s all about leverage, weight distribution, and proper technique. Something as simple as switching your hips in a certain position can open up a...

What is the BJJ lockdown? In recent months, "being stuck in lockdown" has taken on an entirely new meaning.  Let's focus on the use of the lockdown in BJJ.  In BJJ, the lockdown position is a very effective tool, especially for the skilled...

One might say that Tom DeBlass wears a lot of hats in the BJJ world.  He is a jiu jitsu black belt under the illustrious Renzo Gracie lineage, earning it directly from Renzo's first black belt Ricardo Almeida.  He runs a thriving BJJ...

If you've watched any of Tom DeBlass' instructionals or attended a seminar, one of the principles that he comes back to again and again is that when you're on the offense, your job is to take up space and conversely when you're on...

The importance of framing in BJJ cannot be overstated.  Understanding how to properly apply frames can literally save one's life in a self defense scenario by creating the necessary space and distance from an attacker to allow for an escape or a defensive...

  When Tom DeBlass released his first instructional, Half Domination, the BJJ masses were treated to an inside look at one of the most revered half guard games in the history of the sport. DeBlass has never given up a guard pass to...

  The jiu-jitsu community has been deeply affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and regardless of your stance on the situation, the ramifications for BJJ academies and practitioners all over the world have been incredibly unfortunate. With that being said, we know that the...

Tom DeBlass has been one of the most vocal and outspoken figures in the BJJ community for some time now. His philosophies, approach, and grit are becoming legendary. Simply put;DeBlass is as real as they come. He speaks from a place of...

  Tom DeBlass has been consistently making contributions to his growing instructional library over the past few years, giving insight in to his unique game and skillset and sharing some game changing technique with the masses. When Half Domination was released, we experienced...

  Tom DeBlass has been sharing his half guard wizardry with the masses and adding value to our half guard games since his first instructional release entitled, Half Domination. With the release of this material, DeBlass has taken us on a half guard...

  The knee slice pass is one of the most common ways to get around the guard in BJJ. In fact, it may be the most common pass in the entire game. It's easy to see why. With the knee slice you can...

The BJJ Fanatics Submission Only Grand Prix is upon us and with its start studded line up, the event has all the ingredients to be one of the most exciting competitions of the year. The Grand Prix will take place this Friday at...

  Over the course of the last several years, the half guard has risen to power as one of the most effective and efficient guards in BJJ. It’s well known for its ability to produce reversals, transitions, and foster an innumerable amount of...

  Whether you have been training for a few weeks, a few years, or a few decades it’s no secret that people quit.  There is a well known statistic that the majority of the practitioners that quit do so after achieving the rank...