Often times when training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu we will here some people refer to their Jiu Jitsu as "Old School."  Some people will say "I have an old school game."  What does this even me?  Is there a way to define old school...

Leg locks have commanded their fair share of attention over the past couple of years. They’re effectiveness has been proven many times over in devastating fashion. The leg locks rise to power, mainly fueled by the likes of John Danaher, and standout members...

Side control can be a great position depending on whether you are the controller or the controllee.  Once you are passed someone's guard, side control can serve as an oasis where you can catch your breath and plan your next attack in relative safety.  With way less...

White to blue.  Blue to purple.  Purple to brown. Brown to black.  The belt progression.  The long road. When you are just starting out as a brand new white belt, blue and purple belts at your gym seem like they walk on water. ...

When we start our voyage into BJJ, we are exposed to an endless amount of techniques and ideas. Not to mention all the advice, philosophy, and those special quotes about the art that we never forget. There is much to remember. We try...

Kayla Harrison made her professional MMA debut just a few days ago. Winning by armbar, she showed impressive positional dominance, and proved to be a very well-rounded combatant against a tough opponent in Brittney Elkin. There is no doubt after this impressive first...

It cannot be argued that the best way to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is from a qualified instructor who is also able to present the information in the best possible way for all types of learners to digest and then ultimately implement the...

Starting to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be one of the most physically demanding endeavors that you can undertake, especially if you have not been active for a while.  Heck, even if you have been active, few activities can challenge your physicality from...

A few years back, I remember hearing that the BJJ documentary “Roll” had been released. I rushed home to watch it that night after training. If you’ve never seen it, check it out below. The film is a great look at some of...

 Vinicius "Trator" Ferreira is one of the toughest brown belts under the Alliance flag today.  He has won the world championships at both the purple and the brown belt levels.  In the video below featuring Bernardo Faria, he shows one of his favorite...

The completely redone and remastered John Danaher Leglocks:  Enter the System has arrived and is being received to rave reviews.  Gone are the audio issues that plagued the first version.  As a bonus, this new version has a new and improved conceptual approach...

Two time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison made a stellar debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in her debut fight in Chicago.  As the 78 kg gold medalist in 2012 and 2016, this Jimmy Pedro coached athlete walked into the cage with...

The mighty half-guard. It’s one of the most talked about positions in BJJ. Its evolution has been rapid to say the least. It’s secrets and keys to success are chased daily. It’s dynamic, exciting, and offers a multitude of options to the practitioner....

 In this short clip from Joe Rogan's wildly popular Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, Joe along with friend and grappling legend Eddie Bravo discuss the role of the Danaher Death Squad in the world of submission only grappling.  The Danaher Death Squad made up...

What’s your favorite time of the day to train? Have you ever even thought about it, or do you just fit it into your free time after work? Do you sometimes struggle to meet your weekly BJJ goals due to the demands of...