Is Wrestling or Judo Better For BJJ? An often debated subject amongst BJJ players is the question of which is better for BJJ, wrestling or judo? Both have a lot to add to your game so why not train both? Wrestling is great...

The classic armbar is a thing of beauty. It is one of the fundamental techniques in Jiu-Jitsu. In the technique itself there are multiple foundational concepts that once learned and understood can be applied in many other techniques. So if one armbar is...

On December 14-16th, the IBJJF will be holding the 12th edition of the World IBJJF Jiu Jitsu No Gi Championships in Anaheim, California.  While this event has amazing athletes and competitors such as 2017 ADCC Champion and 2018 No Gi Pan Weight and...

“Disastrously counterproductive for jiu-jitsu” -Rener Gracie  In a video that surfaced recently, a purple belt practitioner of BJJ is seen deliberately choking a white belt unconscious. Not only does he ignore the students taps, but he continues to apply pressure to the choke...

This Can Help You On The Mats...Or In The Street! The headlock is one of the most common positions in grappling and fighting, whether it is a trained fighter utilizing it out of desperation or an untrained fighter using it because it is...

Chain Passes... The stack pass is one of the most dominant ways to pass the guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The pass is a fundamental technique that has been around for a long time and has persisted due to its success. It is...

Learn The Knee Shield Pass Going To The Leg Drag by Jason Hunt The knee shield is one of the most effective ways to defend yourself when you are playing guard from the bottom. Often times, you will see knee shield utilized in...

Surprise Grappling Attack by Chael Sonnen If you have been around the mixed martial arts scene you are probably familiar with Chael Sonnen. Chael is a professional MMA fighter, competing in Beallator MMA’s heavy weight division. Sonnen has been a professional MMA competitor...

How To Kill The Knee Shield by Yuri Simoes Regarded by many as one of the top competitors of his generation, Yuri Simoes is a high level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Ricardo Vieira. Yuri has won the IBJJF Mundial, World No...

Knee on Belly Escape by Bernardo Faria Knee on belly is one of those positions you use to demoralize your opponent. When you are just starting out as a white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the knee on belly is probably your first...

The Importance of the Hip Switch by Tom DeBlass The hips are the single most powerful part of your body. You use your hips everywhere in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Do you want to bridge? Get those hips up. Need to bump an opponent?...

How To Do The Perfect Triangle Even If  You Have Short Legs by John Danaher The beauty of a triangle submission is that it is so versatile. You can hit the triangle from many different positions, from bottom, from top, from standing… every...

5 Tips To Improve Your Half Guard by Bernardo Faria &Tom DeBlass When it comes to training or competing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu your guard is your first line of defense. Your legs and hips are the strongest part of your body. Combine...

“Technique beats strength, but will beats technique” - Bernardo Faria How can you overcome a situation where someone may be more technically proficient than you? With will. Will power and the desire to win can be so strong that they can overcome some...

You read the title right... Now, you are either cheering because you are a Krav Maga guy and hate BJJ or you are fuming, face turning red with anger because you are a die hard BJJ practitioner.  Be Effective In Any Street Defense...