Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that uses leverage to beat a fully resisting opponent. Typically practitioners use a uniform called the gi in training. The uniform is robust and sturdy enough to be used…

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that uses leverage to beat a fully resisting opponent. Typically practitioners use a uniform called the gi in training. The uniform is robust and sturdy enough to be used…
One of the most challenging aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is developing one’s guard. The guard in BJJ is a defensive position where you use your body as a shield to prevent your opponent from moving…
The back mount is the most dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and arguably according to some (including John Danaher), even in MMA. It is regarded as a powerful position because you control the opponent from…
One of the most satisfying things to do in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to use the gi to either sweep or submit an opponent. The gi is the uniform you see in BJJ….
There are different types of guards in BJJ. Included in these guards are slight variations of the other guards. Take the half guard, for example. The half guard is already a type of guard in…
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…
The atmosphere of a BJJ competition will definitely rattle your nerves. The feeling of immense pressure, especially if you are new to competing (or may have been on hiatus), is an everyday reality that all…
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 of the key traits that all successful BJJ grapplers possess is the ability to always stay dangerous regardless of position. For you to stay steps ahead of the pack, you have to be flexible…
Perhaps one of the most nuanced aspects of BJJ is the concept of kuzushi or unbalancing an opponent. This is a highly important aspect of grappling and is the starting point to many attacking sequences…