Exploring the adage… There is an adage in sports as well as in life, “Success begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Is there an application of this quote for Jiu Jitsu? There are many reasons why success in Jiu Jitsu is...

Super Effective Side Control Escape by Nick Tissue Side control is one of those standard positions we are all familiar with. If you have spent any time on the mats in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you will be familiar with both top and bottom...

Should I Roll When I’m High? It is the end of 2018. The stigma around marijuana is becoming less and less prevalent as many adults continue to become educated on the benefits of using the plant medicinally or recreationally. In the United States...

Use These Grips To Improve Your Triangle Choke The triangle choke is a very common submission that can be very highly effective when done with precise technique. By breaking the triangle down into fundamental movement patterns we can improve upon ever little detail...

Most Important Beginner Techniques Side Control Shrimp Escape This is an immensely important technique that you will use your entire jiu jitsu career. This is the basic escape we all learn first to recover guard because it is very simple, effective, and reinforces...

Jones Beats Keenan At Polaris 8! This past weekend in the Ice Arena Wales in Cardiff, Wales, Polaris Jiu Jitsu Invitational 8 took place.  The main event was a showdown between Keenan Cornelius and Craig Jones. This was a rematch of their 2017...

BJJ Breaks At Work? I Think I Am IN! If you could work anywhere, where would you go? Usually when thinking of our dream jobs, the perks associated with a job are just as, if not more, important than the work itself. Today’s...

Simple and Effective Knee On Belly Escape! If you’re like me, you hate being on the bottom of someone’s knee on belly.  Some people really know how to apply some terrible pressure while there. Like most of the less comfortable positions in BJJ,...

10 Minute Kettlebell &Bodyweight Workout for BJJ If you want to improve your conditioning for BJJ but do not want to spend hours a today working on your cardio, then perhaps it is time for you to explore the world of kettle...

Check Out The Homer Simpson Sweep From Jeff Glover Jeff Glover aka “The Pipelayer” is an American submission wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt known for his competitive achievements in both gi and no gi competition. Glover has competed in numerous exhibition...

Bernardo Faria Omoplata From Closed Guard Omoplata is a great submission for any BJJ player. Typically omoplata is thought around the blue belt level in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In the video below Bernardo will show up how to finish the omoplata after entering...

CUFF Lightweight Champion Bruce Lutchmedial Demonstrates Baseball Choke For No Gi When you think of the baseball ball choke your mind probably first goes to training in the gi. But did you know the baseball choke can be used effectively in no gi...

Dean Lister Teaches Rolling Toe Hold in Open Guard Every experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor knows how dangerous open guard can be. If you try to pass a high level open guard player you quickly learn that it can be quite difficult to...

Grip Fighting by The Best Judo Coach In The US History - Jimmy Pedro Jimmy Pedro is considered by many to be one of the best judo coaches in US history. As such, it is safe to say he has excellent knowledge when...

Leg Pummeling Inside Control by Charles Harriott Charles Harriott is a lifelong martial artist with a passion for Jiu Jitsu and a focus on a conceptual approach to teaching. Check out this awesome take on leg pummeling concepts with black belt, Charles Harriott....