One of the most fundamental skills in becoming a skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioner is being able to transition between positions and attacks. Most white belts and blue belts are too adamant about attacking one technique, trying to force it against a wary opponent...

Of the advanced guards that have developed in the last decade, worm guard has become one of the most popular ones used in Jiu Jitsu. The worm guard is a kind of a combination of many guards. If used appropriately, worm guard has...

It’s no secret as you train Jiu Jitsu for some time you will likely find certain positions that you find to be less comfortable than others.  I think it’s safe to say no one likes being mounted, or even being in bottom side...

The Triangle choke submission is undoubtedly a very powerful technique that, when done correctly, can provide an extreme advantage for the attacker.  This submission gives the grappler the ability to use their legs to fight against their opponent’s neck and shoulder. There is...

One of the most difficult things to deal with once you have started training and fallen in love with the process is making the tough decision when you need to stay off the mats, and when you need to stay away in general....

I’m certain we could debate for a very long time which is better, starting from standing or starting from the knees and why.  There are a number of opinions around the topic for certain, but I personally feel that it depends on the...

The bow and arrow choke is a commonly used choke from the back, especially when you get into later blue belt and up matches. A submission is achieved by applying pressure on either side of your opponents neck, cutting off arterial blood supply....

When it comes to passing someone’s guard, learning how to carry out a good knee cut is one of the first concepts to master. It is a move used early on in your jiu jitsu career, yet is still highly successful in black...

As many of you probably don’t know, Henry Cejudo won an Olympic gold medal in freestyle at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Not only did Henry win, but he also became the youngest American wrestler to accomplish this task as many hadn’t...

Would you believe the Triangle choke submission is arguably the newest submission in our arsenal of submissions in the sport of Jiu Jitsu?   The triangle choke in general is a favorite among grapplers across the globe.  Having the ability to strangle someone...

When it comes to passing someone’s guard, learning how to carry out a good knee cut is one of the first concepts to master. It is a move used early on in your jiu jitsu career, yet is still highly successful in black...

  One of the most commonly used expressions in combat sport is that you either win, or you learn. The problem with this mindset is that it implies that by winning you did everything correctly, which is not always the case. When you...

  Henry Cejudo did on Saturday night what only 3 other fighters could do in the UFC; become Champ-Champ.    Let's rewind back to 2008 in Beijing, China. Cejudo became the youngest Mexican-American to ever become an Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling.   ...

Let’s talk about the importance of good hygiene in the jiu jitsu world.  Let’s start with, what all constitutes good hygiene? First and foremost, clean training gear is a must.  Let’s just start with the basics; wash your Gi and belt after every...

Don’t be a grappling purist. It will only limit the scope of what you can learn. Neil Melanson is a perfect example of this. Some people will hear catch wrestling and immediately start arguing about how this style is the best or that...