Summary While many beginners focus on submissions from the top, experienced grapplers know that leg control systems create the foundation for sweeps, back takes, and dominant transitions. One of these systems is the bear trap….
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Summary While many beginners focus on submissions from the top, experienced grapplers know that leg control systems create the foundation for sweeps, back takes, and dominant transitions. One of these systems is the bear trap….
Summary In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, small positional adjustments can create major control advantages. Just by mastering and understanding specific control systems can help beginners feel less lost during live rolls. Another aspect is understanding the mechanics…
Summary In martial arts, small details often create big breakthroughs. Most of the time, growth comes from mastering fundamentals, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches the same lesson on the mats. One of those overlooked fundamentals is…
Summary Heel hooks are among the most powerful submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. When applied correctly, they can end a match instantly. But not all heel hooks are the same. The inside heel hook and outside…
Summary The Caio Terra ankle lock is a refined variation of the straight ankle lock that uses the hips, core, and angle of pressure to apply the submission. Popularized by one of the most technical…
Summary The 80 20 position is a modern leg entanglement used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to control an opponent’s leg while maintaining a strong positional advantage. It is closely related to outside Ashi Garami and is…
Summary The stiff arm escape is a fundamental defensive concept in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu used to create space and prevent pressure from settling. Rather than relying on strength or explosive movement, the stiff arm escape uses…
Summary A large part of a beginner’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey will focus on selecting a handful of submissions. This starts from the time you begin to tap other beginners in class. As your development progresses,…
Summary The leg ride is a powerful control concept used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to limit movement, slow down escapes, and maintain dominant top position. Borrowed from wrestling but adapted for BJJ, leg rides allow you…
Summary The reverse mount is an unconventional but increasingly relevant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of facing your opponent’s head like the traditional mount, the reverse mount places you facing their legs while maintaining top…