Highlights from this weekend's grappling event... Kasai Pro 4 took place Saturday November 10th. The event was held in New York City and billed as an eight man nogi round –robin event at 145lbs.  Rounds were scheduled for 6 minutes. EBI champion John...

Build your core for better BJJ   Determining what muscle group is the most important for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is difficult because different positions and techniques require the use of various muscle groups. Although the legs are probably the most important, the average person...

 Building your passing game from the ground up   Passing the open guard of skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioners is difficult because it requires dexterity, the ability to switch sides quickly, and ability to alternate between pressure and fast passing as allowed by the...

Be smart and make the best of your layoff If you have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or any martial art or sport that is full contact you most likely have had some kind of injury at some point. Maybe it was major...

Cryotherapy, is it worth it? One of the great benefits of Jiu Jitsu is that it permeates every aspect of life. Outside the mat, Jiu Jitsu practitioners often see ways to maximize human performance.  Some in the Ji Jiu Jitsu community have embraced...

A brief discussion on Strength and Technique in Jiu Jitsu... Recently an old training partner came back to the gym. He had been out for four years. He was yoked or jacked or whatever the kids are saying. Basically he looked like Gordon...

Ideas on Kids and Jiu Jitsu… As a parent and Jiu Jitsu practitioner, I believe exposure to Jiu Jitsu is invaluable to children. This article will explore Jiu Jitsu’s value to kids and talk on a high level about the best ways to...

A brief exploration on teaching the dark arts to beginners... It is no secret that leg locks are in vogue in the Jiu Jitsu community. These submissions that many thought were dirty a few years ago have now garnered mainstream popularity. For many...

Make Your Life Better With BJJ There are a million articles and memes out there with the theme of "Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life".  As great as jiu jitsu is, the actual saving of  your life belongs to you.  Everything starts with you. ...

Key techniques to keep you safe You never know when you may need to defend yourself or someone else. Here are 5 BJJ techniques for defending yourself against some common attacks. The first lesson is to manage the distance. Do not let the...

Make the most of precious training time How do you spend your time at the academy? So many of us have limited time and busy day to day routines that make it difficult to adhere to a schedule that satisfies our expectations for...

ONE FC Showcases Women's MMA Brazilian born eight-time IBJJF Champion and one of the few women inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame with an MMA record of 5 wins and 1 Loss, Michelle Nicolini stomped into the Octagon once again Friday Night...

A piece of equipment that should be on everyone’s shopping list... What is your most important training accessory? Like almost everyone else, I feel like batman or when I put on my gi or rash guard. Yet, while they are integral for training,...

A brief conversation on Jiu Jitsu and self-defense... The Gracie Challenges, Vale Tudo Fighting and the early UFC cemented early Jiu Jitsu's place as a martial art well equipped for self-defense. Many would argue as the martial art has evolved into a sport,...

A tongue in cheek look at Jiu Jitsu.  My wife loves to joke that Jiu Jitsu is a cult. This article is intended to be a humorous look at that idea. There are many definitions of a cult behavior. The freedictionary.com defines a...