Butterfly guard is one of the longest existing classic open guard positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Sometimes referred to as "hooks guard", it consists of using the insteps of the feet, combined with curled toes to keep a constant connection to an opponent. ...

In a beautifully shot video by Stuart Cooper, rising BJJ star Craig Jones shares his views on a variety of topics. He gives insight into his first experiences with leg locks, and their efficiency. He speaks about the dangers of facing Rousimar Palhares...

Several members of Team Renzo Gracie will be stepping into the arena this coming weekend for Kasai 3. The event takes place on Saturday, August 18th and will feature some of the most exciting grapplers from the current and up and coming BJJ...

Effectively securing the mount position can be one of the hardest places to get to because it is easily one of the most feared positions to get stuck in and therefore, your opponent or training partner will be doing everything in their power...

If you can lock a body triangle around any human, I salute you. When I’m able to use the body triangle (normally on someone my size or smaller) the elements of control I feel are absolutely amazing. It helps to free up the...

Take a look at one of the best submission escapes on record. Truly an amazing display of cat and mouse, this exchange between Kron Gracie and Garry Tonon made me jump out of my chair the first time I saw it. It’s impressive...

BJJ Fanatics is excited to release the long-awaited instructional from one of the true young guns of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the only American to win a world title at black belt twice, Mikey Musumeci.  With his release of Power Switch Guard Retention...

You may have learned the UPA escape or the trap and roll at your very first academy intro lesson. When the subject of BJJ comes up in a setting of non-practicing folks, it’s one of the first techniques that comes to mind. Why?...

In the most recent installment of his popular "Move of the Week" series, Kurt Osiander comes to us from the UK with an extremely simple choke that you can add to your arsenal right away.  With the popularity of different complex guard styles,...

Deep half guard can be an extremely effective guard to help keep your opponent's weight off of you and to set up a variety of sweeps, such as the Homer Simpson or the Waiter Sweep.  For the person who finds themselves stuck in...

The butterfly guard can be one of the more frustrating guards because of the guard player's ability to be extremely mobile and use their feet as powerful hooks to both control and to elevate their opponents.  With the legs chambered back at an...

Our academy recently hosted Miguel Benitez, a Tom DeBlass black belt and Owner/Head Instructor at Montgomery BJJ in New Jersey for a no gi seminar.  The seminar was packed with highly implementable techniques and mindset tips.  Students learned new approaches to mount escapes,...

The clinch. It’s a highly recognizable term among the combative arts, and it’s a flagship concept of BJJ. When we clinch, we close the distance between ourselves and our opponent, or in some cases an assailant. The idea of forward motion in a...

The kimura from the closed guard is a powerful submission. It’s well known, it’s respected, and it’s undoubtedly an important part of any fundamental BJJ program. But as the years go by, and your training partners and opponents become savvy to your love...

Super Hype Kicks In for Highly Sought After Match Up The internet just let out a collective WTF!? In just over a week, New York based grappling promotion Kasai Elite Grappling Championship hosts it's third event.  In what was already slated to be...