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Many martial arts enthusiasts compare a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match to a chess game. In chess, there are different moves and options you can select from. You can focus on a sequence of moves; you may…
Technique is important in BJJ; so is strength. Strength and conditioning are essential to prevent injuries and to keep your body in prime shape for grappling. In a match where both grapplers are equally skilled,…
The guard is an invaluable skill every BJJ practitioner must have in their arsenal. While the most ideal position in BJJ is to be the grappler on top, you’ll inevitably have to play the bottom…
The double leg takedown is perhaps one of the most commonly used takedowns in not just BJJ, MMA but also in most grappling martial art. Not only is it a straightforward technique to perform, but…
In all types of combat sports, angles are used as a strategy to get to a dominant position. In a grappling-heavy sport like BJJ, leveraging angles is one of the most important things. You use…
Some of the most well-known submissions in BJJ are classified as chokeholds and joint locks. Techniques like the armbar, triangle, and rear-naked choke are among the most common submissions that come to mind when the…
In combat, one of the best ways to control an opponent is to control their upper body. Upper body control is an easy and straightforward way to break their posture in the stand-up portion and…
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”,…
The knee slice, also known as the knee cut pass, is one of the first passes a beginner learns in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is a type of pressure pass best used against younger and flexible…
Passing the guard of a fully resisting opponent in BJJ can be challenging. As a guard passer, you have to be wary of many things. First, you have to close the distance and apply your…
