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...

If you keep yourself informed on the most current events in the BJJ community, you’ve probably seen the recent video of a police officer masterfully controlling a suspect from the mount position. The video surfaced on social media and caught fire, drawing the...

Tom DeBlass is a world class competitor, coach, instructor, Academy owner and leader of a growing jiu jitsu affiliation with nearly 20 schools worldwide.  He has been instrumental in the development of fellow grappling wizards, his black belt Garry Tonon and Garry's student...

Our academy recently hosted Miguel Benitez, a Tom DeBlass black belt and Owner/Head Instructor at Montgomery BJJ in New Jersey for a no gi seminar.  The seminar was packed with highly implementable techniques and mindset tips.  Students learned new approaches to mount escapes,...

The half guard is becoming one of the most popular guard games out there today.  In the world of high level competitors, people like Bernardo Faria and Tom DeBlass have made it the foundation of their competitive success and BJJ game plans.  For...

Earlier today, ADCC champion Gordon Ryan made an announcement on his social media that he was now a free agent.  The grappling superstar had recently been signed to an exclusive contract with the ACB organization.  BJJ Fanatics had an opportunity to connect with...

Grappling superstar Garry Tonon is quickly creating the need for a new moniker, "MMA Superstar" as he dominated his opponent today in his second MMA fight for the One Fighting Championship.  This Tom DeBlass jiu jitsu black belt and founding member of John...

Patience. You know the word, and you know what it means. It’s a part of everyone’s vocabulary. Do you possess it naturally? Is it a quality that eludes you? How long are you willing to wait for results? What kind of BJJ progress...

Tom DeBlass is a multiple time ADCC competitor, having won the North American Trials on three different locations.  He is an IBJJF World Champion.  DeBlass also holds a 9-2 MMA record, having held titles in two different weight classes in the Ring of Combat...

Recently at their Beach Camp in Cocoa Beach, Florida 8 time world champion Michelle Nicolini and UFC and ADCC vet Tom DeBlass shared the best elements of their respective games.  Over the three day camp, approximately 50 students were treated to over 9...

The high elbow guillotine, it’s a beast of a submission. Gaining most of its popularity in the no gi realm from heavy hitters like Marcello Garcia, who’s actually earned the term “Marcellotine” in reference to his killer version of the move. Its application...

This past weekend the jiu jitsu stars aligned when 8 time world champion Michelle Nicolini joined forces with the ever popular Tom DeBlass at a three day Beach Camp in Cocoa Beach, Florida hosted by Off the Grid BJJ and black belt Frank...

Are you the little person at your BJJ academy? Many pint-sized practitioners may see their small stature as a disadvantage. I agree, it can be difficult especially in the beginning. It seems anyone can really just do whatever they’d like to you. And...

Starting to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be one of the most physically demanding endeavors that you can undertake, especially if you have not been active for a while.  Heck, even if you have been active, few activities can challenge your physicality from...

The mighty half-guard. It’s one of the most talked about positions in BJJ. Its evolution has been rapid to say the least. It’s secrets and keys to success are chased daily. It’s dynamic, exciting, and offers a multitude of options to the practitioner....