Beginners

BJJ 101: Half Guard

Today’s BJJ 101 lesson will cover what is arguably the most fascinating of all guards: Half Guard. Half Guard wasn’t always a prominent guard or position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In fact, many old-school practitioners still…

BJJ 101: Side Control

Side control is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It’s also one of the worst positions to be in when you’re on the bottom. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, side control can often…

BJJ 101: The Mount

If you could choose your starting position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), what would you choose? If you selected the full mount position, you are not alone. Most people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu would agree that mount,…

BJJ 101: The Kimura

The Kimura lock, which is also known as the double wristlock, chicken wing, and gyaku ude-garami, is a highly effective submission that has been successfully used in both BJJ and MMA competition. The Kimura works…

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