The omoplata, which means scapula in Portuguese, is a highly effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ submission). Also called the ashi sankaku garami (leg triangle entanglement) in judo and the coil lock in catch wrestling, the omoplata…

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The omoplata, which means scapula in Portuguese, is a highly effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ submission). Also called the ashi sankaku garami (leg triangle entanglement) in judo and the coil lock in catch wrestling, the omoplata…
This month, we are humbled to include Professor Gamal Hassan El Amin, Head of the BJJ Instructor Team at Evolve MMA, into the ranks of #WarriorsOfEvolve. As a child, Gamal had no aspirations of becoming…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the fastest-growing martial arts today. It has grown steadily over the past few decades and has now become more accessible than ever. The sport is one of the best workouts…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art and a form of self-defense originating from Brazil that emphasizes fighting on all planes of combat once you hit the mats. Also known as “the gentle art”,…
Leandro Lo is widely regarded as one of the best BJJ athletes to ever compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was an eight-time World Champion and holds the record for most IBJJF World titles in five…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that has evolved significantly over the past decades. The beauty of BJJ is that every practitioner is encouraged to roll (spar) with their training partners every training session. This…
Known as the birthplace of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brazil is a country with a rich grappling history. The country’s contributions are undoubtedly felt in many martial arts disciplines. This is especially the case with grappling and…
The lasso guard is a type of open guard in BJJ that uses leg and sleeve control to immobilize the upper body movements of opponents attempting to pass. Already a powerful open guard itself, the…
There are many positions you can do in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Depending on the situation, these positions can be used to either improve or negate the advancement of attacks. Positional control helps grapplers measure their stand…
One significant aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the focus on positional dominance over an opponent. Grappling is an art that uses technique and leverage to defeat an opponent; this includes positions where you can leverage…