The triangle choke has long been one of the best submissions in Brazilian jiu jitsu.  What makes the triangle such a powerful attack?  The triangle is one of the most versatile submissions in bjj. You can use it in gi, no gi, and...

The half guard has gone from being a position of desperation for someone who is about to have their guard passed to frantically cling to one of their opponent's legs just delaying the inevitable in early days of BJJ to a powerful position...

There are so many sources of great information on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu out there today and they continue to grow and expand every day.  Let's look at some of the most common sources of information and one that perhaps is not commonly thought...

The arm bar is one of the most versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  The arm bar is also one of the first submissions that you will ever learn and one of the last that you will master (if you ever do).  This...

In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu it is vital to establish a well-rounded and complete bjj game.  What are we referring to when we say complete?  This means that you want to have a dangerously good guard, good passing, and good submissions.  You don’t want...

Many BJJ practitioners and athletes do some sort of 'extra' exercise to supplement their jiu jitsu training and help improve their conditioning.  Whether it is some sort of cardio like running or cycling, or a resistance-based activity like weight lifting or using kettlebells,...

World champion and leader of the Zenith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team along with Robert Drysdale, Rodrigo Cavaca has played a part in the development of a number of jiu jitsu superstars like Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida and Michelle Niccolini.  He is well known for...

 Unless you're a full time jiu jitsu competitor and athlete, you probably don't have more than a few hours a day, at the very most to dedicate to drilling and training.  The most dedicated people with jobs and families probably average 3-4 training...

Establishing strong grips is one of the fundamental principals of BJJ that can often make or break your technique.  In both Gi and No Gi jiu jitsu and grappling, it's important to secure the proper grips for control and submission attempts.  But what...

We all know how much pains and soreness are associated with bjj.  There’s an old saying in Jiu Jitsu “If you train Jiu Jitsu and wake up without pain, you’re probably dead.” This couldn’t be truer.  There are so many pains that come...

Garry "The Lion Killer" Tonon is one of the top and most exciting grappling competitors on the BJJ scene today.  His frantic, almost reckless approach can generate a spike in spectator and fan heart rates which would rival Garry's own on the competition...

We’ve all been in class when a new guy walks in and at the end of the class wants to roll with people. We also know that the majority of new guys can be extremely spazzy and explosive.  So what is the best...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu continues to grow in popularity as more and more academies open their doors and students young and old step onto the mats for the first time.  But in the grand scheme of popular sports, jiu jitsu is still quite small....

Leg locks are becoming increasingly popular with the growth of nogi, submission only and tournaments like EBI.  Many people assume leg locks are only effective nogi because you can’t reap in many gi divisions and you can’t utilize the heel hook. There are...

If there were to be a grappling Mount Rushmore, many jiu jitsu practitioners would argue that Eddie Bravo's face deserves to be chiseled out of the mountainside just as much as Helio Gracie or any other historical figure.  No matter what your particular...