Half guard is becoming popularized by jiu jitsu icons like Bernardo Faria and Tom DeBlass among others who have taken what was formerly a last ditch effort to stop someone from passing your guard, and developed entire offensive and defensive systems that have...

Tom DeBlass recently went to his social media channels and issued a warning to his students about skipping the class warm up.  If you've following Tom DeBlass for any length of time, you most likely realize behind that smile and the sense of...

Less than 30 days ago, you were taking stock of your life and your fitness goals and like millions of people around the world, you stated that 2018 was going to be your year.  You were going to lose the weight you've been...

Have you ever asked your instructor how to to escape a certain position and without hesitation they say to you, "Don't get caught in (insert position)"?  As painful and callous as that response can seem at the time, there is a small element...

The butterfly guard is often one of the first forays into the world of open guard play that BJJ practitioners attempt to institute into their game plans.  By keeping both feet tucked somewhat safely between the thighs of the opponent and keeping the...

The guillotine is a powerful choke that can force one's opponent to tap as an air choke, a blood choke or a combination of the two.  No matter which, it is a very high percentage submission when applied properly.  The technique is often...

In the school of thought known as Zen Buddhism, there is a concept that plays an important role a Zen practitioners worldview, known as "beginner's mind."  Beginner's mind is the notion of always approaching life with fresh eyes, allowing your intuition and curiosity...

 The half guard is one of the first guards many bjj practitioners are introduced to.  Half guard has long been one of the most famous guards and has been proven effective at the highest levels of competition by the likes of Bernardo Faria,...

Today is Guillotine day here at BJJ Fanatics.  The Guillotine choke is an extremely popular submission in both Gi and NoGi.  It is one of the first submissions many people learn and one of the most effective.  There are a multitude of variations...

 Today we are going to take a look at some of our favorite submission videos on our YouTube channel and discuss why we really like them and what makes them so good.  If you did not know BJJ Fanatics has a YouTube channel...

There are few activities that can completely impact your body physical like training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  BJJ impacts your muscular strength, your cardio and endurance, as well as your flexibility.  In an attempt to improve these physical attributes, many people cross train to...

More and more people are stepping onto the BJJ academy mats.  People of all ages.  Jiu Jitsu is an amazing martial art where everyone, regardless of gender, age, or overall athletic prowess can start and with time, perseverance and relentless dedication, can ultimately...

BJJ Fanatics recently asked Tom DeBlass what he thought were the three most important qualities that a jiu jitsu practitioner should strive for or embody in their training.  Without missing a beat, Tom said that they were "relentlessness, a positive attitude and gratitude...

This week, the inimitable John Danaher sat down with Joe Rogan on the wildly successful Joe Rogan Experience Podcast to share his thoughts on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA.  John Danaher is the much sought after grappling coach of MMA legend Georges St....

In the journey to black belt, you will spend many, many hours and years on the mats honing your skills.  Over that time, many things can impact your ability to remain at the same BJJ academy or gym you may have started at. ...