Inside Tie Side to Side Snap Downs by John Danaher Who is John Danaher?  For a long time he was the best kept secret in grappling. He was known as the coach to MMA fighters and champions of the highest caliber. Fighters like...

The Arm In Guillotine by Gordon Ryan (The One Used In The ADCC Finals 2017 Against Keenan Cornelius) Who is John Danaher?  For a long time he was the best kept secret in grappling. He was known as the coach to MMA fighters...

Check Out This Highly Effective Back Take From Mount! Often times when discussing the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the mount position will come up in the conversation. But why is this? Well there are several reasons. If you are knew...

Establishing Hooks and Rear Mount - Near Side Entries Part 1 by John Danaher Who is John Danaher?  For a long time he was the best kept secret in grappling. He was known as the coach to MMA fighters and champions of the...

Gripping by John Danaher Who is John Danaher?  For a long time he was the best kept secret in grappling. He was known as the coach to MMA fighters and champions of the highest caliber. Fighters like George St. Pierre and Chris Weidman...

When I first started training in Brazilian JiuJitsu, I tried out a few different BJJ academies in my area and quickly learned there was a big difference between academies as far as instruction and the attitudes of the different instructors. One local BJJ...

Here is A Great Back Take vs Turtle For You To Try! The turtle position is an often debated, much maligned defensive position. For years, it has been argued over whether the turtle position is weak, or an effective way to defend yourself,...

In BJJ We Can Always Learn From Everybody If you have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a long time, you will probably have forgotten what it feels like to be a white belt stepping on the mats for the very first time....

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...

Get your mind right for 2019 with the Fanatics Podcast The holiday season can be jam packed with more fun, friends, family and frivolity than any 2 week period should be able to hold.  The downside to all of the festivities is a...

Check Out This Balloon Sweep Variation by Bruno Malfacine If you have been around the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene you will have likely heard of Bruno Malfacine. Bruno Malfacine is a 10 time Black Belt World Champion. Bruno is the only competitor to...

Open The Closed Guard In 3 Simple And Easy To Learn Steps! If there is one position that you will use your entire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu career, whether as a student in a live roll, or as a competitor, it is definitely closed...

How To Flow In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu The concept of flowing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often over looked. Many of us when we go to train think that it is all about fighting as hard as we can in order to get...

3 Simple Steps To Nail A Pendulum Arm Bar From Closed Guard The closed guard is known for its versatility, especially when it comes down to nailing a submission. Did you know there are a variety of arm bars you can hit from...

Chael Sonnen Head and Arm choke with Bernardo Faria and Fabiano Scherner Today we are here with Chael Sonnen, Bernardo Faria, and Fabiano Scherner to go over the details of the head and arm or arm triangle choke. If you do not know...