Today for his 137th episode of the wildly popular Jocko Willink Podcast, author, former Navy Seal and BJJ black belt Jocko Willink played host to long time friend and jiu jitsu mentor Dean Lister.  The two of them share tales of Dean's upbringing...

The back mount may just be the most dominant position you could hope to achieve in BJJ. Consider the perks. All of your opponent’s defenses are facing away from you, making escapes and counters difficult. From a self-defense perspective, it can be a...

You’re having your coffee and scrolling through your social media again. All the consistent posts pop up. The usual banter, images, and content. Maybe some pictures of food, a funny meme, that same guy complaining about the line at the post office again....

Earlier today, ADCC champion Gordon Ryan made an announcement on his social media that he was now a free agent.  The grappling superstar had recently been signed to an exclusive contract with the ACB organization.  BJJ Fanatics had an opportunity to connect with...

This past weekend, I got back on the competition mats after over 6 years away.  As a student of Professor Tom DeBlass, I've always been inspired by his no nonsense approach to competition for his students.  Do it, if you want to do...

A video recently surfaced of Renzo Gracie showing Brandon Vera a takedown at the airport. It’s always fun to see legends in their natural habitat. You can see the video here! The video was captured prior to the most recent One Fighting Championship...

I recently took a guided backpacking trip to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. It was incredibly beautiful, challenging, and provided one hell of a brain break. The scenery was breathtaking. We hiked close to 35 miles in just 3 days. We climbed...

The method of achieving a reversal with the insteps of our feet is one of the most common forms of sweeping our opponent we’ll ever encounter. It’s a very strong and significant concept in BJJ. When we’re looking for examples of this particular...

My first experiences with the turtle position were most often presented to me from a more defensive standpoint. Balling up and creating a tight impenetrable shell can definitely be a good way to fend off an aggressive attack and provide a few moments...

When it comes to the various forms that your opponents' and training partners' open guard can show you, none are as frustrating as the feeling of being stuck in a good Spider Guard players guard.  With two powerful grips on my sleeves and...

Having a well-rounded guard game is one of the most important skills you can develop in your training of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Tom DeBlass is fond of saying that having your guard passed should be looked at as a tragedy and should be...

We all have that favorite move.  The one that seemed to come easier than all of the others, that we find ourselves utilizing every time we roll, especially when we're tired and need to get ourselves out of danger.  Over time, through constant...

It’s always a pleasure to see a family training together on the mat. Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alongside your kin can be a very bonding and strengthening experience for a family. You get to enjoy the successes and achievements of BJJ together and see...

We've all been there, frantically rolling whether at a competition or even just your average open mat, and you find yourself caught in a submission you may or may not even have seen coming.  Or you've been stuck in bottom mount or side...

The inside heel hook. Is it the most devastating leg lock finisher in BJJ? If you don’t know the do’s and don’ts of escaping and when to concede to the infamous submission, it certainly can be. There’s something about the feel of the...