Incorporate These Details Into Your Game NOW! The 50/50 guard in has been a demise in the entertainment arena of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It was one of the few positions in grappling that puts two people in the same circumstance, skill level not...

Take that first step with this important and simple drill On the scale of 1 to John Danaher, the vast majority of BJJ practitioners know very little about the leg lock game.  My instructor Tom DeBlass has shared with me many times his...

Give your opponent's this BJJ Hug Today Tom DeBlass is one of the most widely respected and sought after BJJ instructors out there today.  With an international seminar schedule scheduled up to 2 years in advance, he is slated to spread his unique jiu...

This closed guard pinch will open up your game The closed guard is one of the first positions we explore when we step on the mats.  It can also be one of the first positions we "think" we have mastered just because we've...

How a 10 minute investment can extend your BJJ life We all know the investment in our well-being and health that jiu jitsu can be.  It is a fantastic exercise that mixes both cardio and strength elements in a way that makes it...

This is the second article exploring the Z-Guard by Craig Jones. Check out the first exploration of this guard here.  The Z-guard is a modified version, really a subset, of the half guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In the traditional half guard, the...

Identify this common mistake and don't repeat it Passing the open guard is proving to be one of the more difficult skills in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. New guards and techniques are developed so often that our passing game will often lag in comparison....

Fight2 Win Philly Sees Legend Prevail Last weekend, Fight 2 Win 90 took place in Philadelphia, PA.  The main event featured ADCC champion and IBJJF Silver Medalist JT Torres vs. Dylan Royce, and the co-main event between Baret Yoshida, and hometown star Kristian Woodmanse. The...

 Even the worst spots have potential for submissions I love when techniques start from dreaded positions that we so often encounter in our BJJ voyage. There always seems to be those common spots we get stuck in, and this is definitely one of...

A Dangerous Guard Is A Powerful Tool Passing the guard without the gi has its own set of concepts that must be adhered to. We commonly see practitioners electing to stand up when choosing their preferred method of getting by the legs. Standing...

Fine Details, And Positional Superiority Allow This Pass To Succeed! Opening the closed guard can present all kinds of problems to the passer. Especially in the case where size is a factor, and were dealing with someone much bigger and stronger than ourselves....

Get After It. It Only Takes One Good Day... The 2018 ADCC North American qualifier is finally on the horizon. It will be taking place on November 3rd at Central Regional High School in Bayville, NJ. The event will be run by Professor...

DC vs. The Black Beast. Who Is The Baddest Man On The Planet? UFC 230 is coming up fast, and it is set to be an amazing card. The heavyweight title is on the line when Daniel Cormier faces Derrick Lewis in the...

That is the question! This is a debate that goes back to the beginning of Jiu-Jitsu, and most people have their own opinion on it. Like usual, when it comes to hot topics there are many valid point on either side of the...

Never leave home without it! Depending on your preferred passing style the smash pass might not be a keystone of your game. For the stifling pressure passer, it is a key component to their game. Having a pressure style of passing is a...