Leg locks are all the rage in submission wrestling and no gi these days. With events such as EBI and Polaris showcasing competitors that are dominating the game with leg locks, people forget about one leg lock pioneer…Dean Lister. Dean Lister, a long time black belt and master of leg attacks, has had some truly […]

For Jiu Jitsu fighters going into MMA, there are adjustments that need to be made so that they can be successful in the cage. Things like training grappling with strikes, getting your preferred no gi grips, and working with the positions that are best for the arena of mixed martial arts. One of the positions […]

In the sport of submission wrestling, there are five competitors that are recognized as the top best in the sport. These submission wrestlers have had multiple achievements at the pinnacle events of submission wrestling, known as Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) and the World Nogi Championships.  Read below to learn a little more about these […]

When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi’s, people ask me about proper care. People that are new to the art make some mistakes that sadly can ruin gi’s. The last you want to do is ruin your gi, and have to buy a new one. A small mistake can cost you over $100 to […]

So you have decided to start MMA training. Maybe you’re doing it for a fun hobby, to get in shape or perhaps you want to become a fighter. Either way, MMA training needs to be done correctly. There are many things one can do to properly train in MMA, but here are five things you […]

For anyone interested in the history of Judo or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one point of history that should be examined was the historic battle of Masahiko Kimura vs Helio Gracie. These two legends of grappling fought against each other in a match in Brazil during the mid century. What occurred would help shape both styles… […]

A popular workout for fighters and non-fighters alike has become the MMA style workout. Known for its tough circuits, that work cardio, muscles and toning, the workouts can get anyone in shape if followed through. MMA workouts work great as a circuit. For these circuits, I usually set each exercise for one minute. Here are […]

People often wonder what kind of conditioning exercises should be used to prepare for Jiu Jitsu tournaments. There is a lot of varying opinions on what kind of conditioning is correct for the sport. Jiu Jitsu exercises need to focus on two things, cardio and working against muscle fatigue. Someone does not need to do […]

What is submission wrestling? It is overall, a pretty general term. In a nutshell, it is both a style and a rule set of grappling competition without the use of a gi. It can refer to the styles of Catch Wrestling, Luta Livre, no gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and more. Though it can also just […]

So many people ask me what gear they need when they start no gi training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. There are so many options to choose from when it comes to gear. Unlike gi’s which are simple in design and color, the gear needed for no gi training is of vast choices, which comes down […]

The age old style vs style debates... which is better Judo Vs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and why?  Most of the style debates have ended due to MMA, but what is the king of all grappling styles, Jiu-Jitsu or Judo?

Guard retention is a small, but massive importance when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training. Training how to retain guard not only makes your guard more effective, but it makes your top game feared more as well. If someone cannot pass your guard, it will always be an uphill battle for them. There are […]

A lot of people have strong feelings about training gi or no gi. I have heard many purists express a certain disdain for people who train only no gi, only to lose to those people in no gi competition. On the other hand, the vast majority of winners of major tournaments train in the gi, […]

Having tough and unbreakable grips is one of the keys to having top notch Jiu Jitsu. When a Jiu Jitsu fighter has a strong gripping game, it makes domination of an opponent that much more possible. Grips are used in finishing submissions, passing the guard and controlling of an opponent. In other words, they are […]

EBI 7 was an action packed, high stakes night of no gi Jiu Jitsu action. With the best featherweight submission fighters in the world, going for the kill, the scene was set for some memorable moments. With all of these awesome matches that were put on, we definitely learned some facts from this past Saturday. […]