Will this event be a grappling fan's dream?  UFC 229 is October 6th, and will be a big night for the UFC. The main card is staked with great fights, headlined by the much anticipated fight between UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and...

Will this be the greatest grappler vs. striker match ever? This weekend we will be treated to a classic grappler vs striker showdown between Conor Mcgregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Although intentions for each fighter are clear, both have ample ground game experience. The...

The King Holds Court in Vegas Quintet held its first event stateside last night in Las Vegas, and it did not disappoint. The results themselves are exciting to read, let alone having been able to witness the event. To date Quintet has held...

Who will secure the first spots in 2019 ADCC Worlds This weekend on October 6th ADCC season officially begins with the first of the European Trials.  The event is being held in Bucharest, Romania and is drawing athletes from all over the region.  The ADCC...

Conor McGregor was featured on “The Exchange” yesterday. An energy filled and focused McGregor discussed everything from the birth of his son to Muhamad Ali’s daughter comparing McGregor to her father. There was deep sense of determination and fire in his words, and...

It is always said that jiu-jitsu is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes lots of time, lots of dedication, and lots of perseverance to stick with it over the years. There are many times where doubt and frustration will work it's way...

Reframe How You Think About Common Challenge The plateau effect is a naturally occurring phenomenon exhibited in various forms of learning, be it conscious or subconscious. The effect is regularly experienced among those who partake in sports or exercise. Although virtually all people...

Make BJJ Part of Your Life Going Forward Many times a new kid walks through the door of the BJJ gym I call home. When I say kid I mean kid…11-14 years old! Oh how amazing it would have been to start BJJ...

Let this up and coming black belt change your game! We tend to not hear quite as much about some of the highest level up and coming competitors until they reach black belt. This is unfortunate because there is some serious talent among...

Guard sweeps and their interconnected submissions as well as guard passes were the foundation of my jiu-jitsu.  The importance of the collar grip from guard was drilled into my mind for every rep I would do, since day one.  When passing the guard,...

Face your take down fears and gain the benefits One of the most common fears of the first-time competitor is the take down game. Unless you were previously exposed to wrestling or some other form of take down art, the prospect of having...

It’s that time again. Class is over, the mat is open, and we’re scanning for partners to continue our training with. The live training portion of our BJJ session is always something we look forward to. It may give us a little anxiety...

Get the edge with the lateral revolution! The addition of takedowns to your BJJ training can be one of the most beneficial things you can incorporate.  For the most part, unless your opponents have a wrestling, judo, or perhaps sambo background, chances are...

Even greater than the sport vs self defense BJJ debate is the question of what is more realistic for self defense training, gi or no gi. Both styles of training have their own merits and depending on the context one may be more...

Being a teenager is tough, especially in this day and age. Your body is going through mental,  physical, and emotional changes. You are trying to figure out who/what you are going to be as an adult. You are trying to make friends, and...