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Forcing Half Guard Is The Solution For Your Guard Passing Problems

If you have been doing BJJ for any length of time you have asked yourself this question! Rickson Gracie once said, “the guard is the heart and soul of jiu jitsu”. If you haven’t already...

These Are the Most Controversial People in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  BJJ is a fast growing sport and its community is very tight knit and passionate. Some leading figures of the BJJ community (athletes or instructors) have a huge following which means that...

This Fully Locked Triangle Escape Is Incredibly Simple Yet So Effective

There are many ways to counter a triangle choke. There is the early escape, the middle escape and the late ‘Hail Mary’ escape. Saulo Ribeiro explains about how to escape from your...

Jocko Willink: “When You’re Good At Jiu-Jitsu, You Can See The Future”

Ever rolled with someone who was so good… That it seemed as if they could read your mind? Like, no matter what you did, it was almost as if they knew what you wanted to do way before you did?...

Kenpo Karate Black Belt Challenged BJJ Black Belt Nam Phan

    Challenges have been an everyday thing in the lives of most prestigious fighters on the earth. Rickson Gracie, Robson Moura are just a few among the many who have faced gym walk ins...

Steven Seagal Teaches Aleksander Emelianenko Aikido & ‘Secret Lethal’ Techniques

Actor and 7th degree aikido black belt Steven Seagal recently gave Russian MMA legend Aeksander Emelianenko (brother of Fedor) an Aikido masterclass. Aleksandr holds a master in Sambo degree. Seagal...

Japanese BJJ Legend Yuki Nakai Spars with Karate Master

Jiu-Jitsu works. Not just when it comes to training in your academy nor just when it comes to the competitions you went to… But in both cases and against other martial arts as well! You simply...

Earning a Black Belt in BJJ: Surviving the Constant Injuries Throughout the Years

Guest post by Bill Jones, owner and head instructor at Top Level Martial Arts in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. If you would like to learn more about Bill or Top Level Martial Arts,...

Should Older Jiu-Jitsu Competitors Be Training Like Younger Competitors?

When competing in BJJ past the age of 30, you have the option to enter some tournaments in the master divisions. For IBJJF tournaments, they have set up age divisions for the 30+ and over. Master 1...

Coral Belt Fabio Santos Has Strict Criteria to What Qualifies as a REAL Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Fabio Santos is a 7th degree (7º grau) jiu jitsu coral belt (black & red) awarded by Relson Gracie, having graduated as a black belt under Rickson Gracie. A former student of the legendary Rolls...

10 of the Most Memorable ADCC Matches Of All Time

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

17 Ways To Set Up The Triangle Choke

The triangle choke is one of the most common and also one of the highest percentage submissions in Grappling. When executed perfectly, it is a powerful weapon which is very hard to escape. There are...

Jiu-Jitsu Heaven: Most Beautiful BJJ Academies Around the World

Human beings are the most adaptable beings on the Earth. That being said, some of us have the luxury to seek out the best possible human experience in every activity we do. These are some of the most...

BJJ Mindset Series: Toughness

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

Eddie Bravo Shares a Hilarious “Nice Fight As*hole” and BJJ Road Rage Story

Eddie Bravo, aside of his Jiu-Jitsu genius, is well-known for his ability to tell stories and for making people laugh. So, what could be better than a funny BJJ story, told by Eddie himself? Eddie...

BJJ Black Belt Shows Proven Way To Escape a Fully Locked RNC

Well, well, well. What do we have here… You’re in trouble again, aren’t you? You’ve given up your back, your opponent took it, placed their hooks in and secured a Rear Naked Choke. You are...

Effortlessly Transition Between 5 Triangles in One Sequence with Danaher Black Belt Brian Glick

The triangle choke is one of the most common and also one of the highest percentage submissions in Grappling. When executed perfectly, it is a powerful weapon which is very hard to escape. There are...

Pedro Sauer: Dealing with Untrained & Aggressive Individuals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Professor Pedro Sauer is a special person in the BJJ world. Having trained directly under Rickson and Grand Master Helio Gracie, he was at ground zero when the movement started to gain a foothold on...

Andre Galvao’s Sneaky S-Mount Triangle Trap

The triangle choke is one of the most common and also one of the highest percentage submissions in Grappling. When executed perfectly, it is a powerful weapon which is very hard to escape. There are...

Who Are the Best BJJ Stars Making Waves In MMA Today?

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

Benefits of Ginastica Natural For Jiu-Jitsu

If you train Jiu-Jitsu, then you have most probably heard of or have seen some videos of your favorite fighters training Ginastica Natural. But how can you define this type of workout? Ginastica...

How To Make A More Effective and Tighter Triangle – Edwin Najmi

The triangle choke from guard is one of the first submissions that you will typically learn in BJJ. It is highly effective and will work at all levels. There are so many ways to set up a triangle...

A Day in the Life of a Master Worlds BJJ Competitor

There was a time (many years ago) when perhaps the general opinion was that if you fought in the Adult class, it was a lot ‘harder’ than if you fought in the masters division. Perhaps in the...

Renato Laranja’s ‘Steve Urkel’ Posture That Gives You an Unbreakable Posture in the Closed Guard

On of the funniest man in Jiu-Jitsu is Renato Laranja who is actually also a legit BJJ black belt. In this video he shows, mixed with comedy, some game changing concepts on the importance of proper...