Should I study Jiu-Jitsu from people with different body types than mine? Practitioners who study jiu-jitsu will wisely spend it watching people who are around the same height and size as themselves. It makes sense to spend time watching people who are relevant...

The Day Will Come. And It Could Sting A Bit. Don’t Let It! The day will come. Maybe you are a blue belt, or a purple belt, and you will get submitted by a lower belt. He was just able to catch you,...

Last Ditch Try To Retain The Guard. And It Works! We’ve all been here a thousand times. During our training when playing guard, its critical we develop a sense of knowing when we’ve been “had”. Waiting too long to change positions when there’s...

An Easy Drill To Make You Passing Game Better! I am an enormous fan of positional partner drilling. The more repetitive and monotonous the better! I credit partner movement drills to so much of my progression, especially at the blue to purple level....

We May Be Able To Do These Chokes. But, What Is The Difference? A choke originally known as the Brabo Choke made famous by Black Belt Milton Vieira later became known as the D’arce Choke. That label was attached to the choke by...

Yesterday, black belt phenom Gordon Ryan officially entered his name for the 2018 IBJJF No Gi World Championships, and warned everyone else to stay at home. Gordon has always been known for having a lot of confidence and being very vocal about his expectations...

Jiu-Jitsu. Our Escape From Life When We Need It... Like many outlets, Jiu-Jitsu can provide assistance in dealing with problems in life. How it helps is different than say a therapist or a counselor. Jiu-Jitsu serves as an escape. Next time you are...

Renzo Gracie Team Member Wins Grappling "Olympic" Trials! The buzz from ADCC East Coast Trials is still very strong. The upsets, the underdogs, and even a story about a gentleman that’s only been training for 6 months taking bronze! The trials lived up...

Up And Coming BJJ Brown Belt Wins Big In South Korea! This past weekend, at the Spyder Invitational Finals in South Korea, brown belt sensation Johnatha Alves, shocked again as he defeated another black belt world champion in the finals of the tournament. Guard...

A brief exploration on the old adage… It is a common statement within the Jiu Jitsu community that training in the gi will make your game more technical. A major facet of this idea is that it is easier to physically control someone...

Can Swimming Help The Ground Be Your Ocean   There is much controversy regarding strength training outside of Jiu Jitsu. Some claim that it hampers our grappling skills while some claim benefits to it. Some of the greatest grapplers ever do not lift...

Aussie ADCC Vet With Another Devastating Leg Attack   The heel hook has become one of the most effective submissions in Jiu Jitsu in part because it is extremely painful but also because it is a newer technique that not everyone practices regularly....

Lasso not as complex as you think   The Lasso Guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a position that provides the guard player with extensive control of their opponent’s upper body. The guard can be played against both standing and seated opponents and...

A brief exploration on the benefits of Jiu Jitsu for veterans. Some reasons to train are deeply personal. Some reasons are universal. The idea of Jiu Jitsu being therapy is a common theme within the community. While Jiu Jitsu has had a therapeutic...

An exploration of some of the factors of a great gym culture. Beyond technique, what makes a gym great? It is safe to say the first reason most of us train is for the violence. Something in our past or DNA or both...