The fundamental submission from this leg lock OG   As leg locks have gained in popularity in the sport of Jiu Jitsu, it has become vital that all grapplers of every skill level learn them if they wish to be successful submission artists....

Build your leg attack dexterity with these simple drills. In the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are two main ways of practicing techniques and positions. The most common of these methods is basic technique repetition and this necessary to learn how to...

Stay on the offensive when they turtle up The turtle position in Jiu Jitsu is a unique circumstance in that many people will utilize it to escape various positions and even though it subjects them to a very high risk of getting their...

 Legendary grappling influence from this champ There are not a lot of Female BJJ Practioners amongst us, being one I am always looking for inspiration. I found that inspiration in several women including those that attend the same academy as I. Being with...

Think about your first few classes as a white belt hitting the mats for the first time. What were some of the offensive techniques you learned? I’m sure the armbar would be an agreed technique we learned and used often being they were the only...

 Smaller Grapplers Rejoice At These Tricks The smaller practitioners of BJJ continue the search for the best techniques to get the upper hand against a larger much stronger opponent. Though the process can be a little slower when you’re a pint-sized player, there...

Can this simple tool change your BJJ game? We’ve all seen the way Jeff Glover uses a stability ball. Its downright criminal. He’s developed the popular fitness tool into a solid training partner he can count on 24/7. Jeff has taken the many...

This variation of an old classic gaining popularity The various positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are not equal in effectiveness especially when considering all the modalities in the art including submission ability, defensive ability, and striking capability. Unfortunately, it can also be difficult...

Add some Death Squad to Your Half Guard Game   The half guard has become one of the most dominant positions in Jiu Jitsu. It is a position that is easy to defend one’s self in, sweep, and submit. The submission game from...

Lets just being completely honest... we all need work on our Fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu.  The age old saying that good fundamentals win fights is so true.  Have you ever gone with your coach or an old experienced grappler that barely does anything,...

Neil Melanson is an MMA and No-Gi Grappling Coach;and is one of the most saught after grappling coaches in the world.Why? Neil has trained under some of the best catch wrestling, judo and MMA grapplers that ever lives: "Judo" Gene LeBell and...

Dean Lister is one of the most prolific grapplers of our life time. The dude has competed and won at everything grappling related, including MMA (In fact he just got inducted into the King of the Cage hall of fame). He started wrestling...

F2W Light Heavyweight Title Up for Grabs Rafael Lovato Jr. is one of the most decorated American grapplers to ever step on the jiu jitsu competitive mats.  He was only the 2nd American to have ever won the coveted IBJJF World Championship and...

Tom DeBlass has a message for all those competing in the ADCC North American Qualifier tomorrow: “You have prepared so hard, then the day comes and so many freeze. You have taken super fights against lesser opponents, you talked that talk, then the...

Punishment Brings Success...Keep On Pushing... The Greek myth of Sisyphus is a story about a man who was condemned by the Gods to push a boulder to the top of a tall mountain only to have it fall down again. Over and over...