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The Estima Lock, named after Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners and brothers Victor and Braulio Estima, is a unique and absolutely nasty foot lock submission. It targets the opponent’s foot, specifically the ankle, and can be applied…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art emphasizing ground fighting and positional dominance. One of the critical aspects of BJJ is the ability to pass the guard. The seated guard, a dynamic variation where the bottom…
One of the most effective ways to subdue a resisting opponent is to put their hands behind their back. This is easier said than done, though, as you’ll surely get a lot of resistance before…
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to control the head means to control the body. One of the key principles in BJJ is that wherever the head goes, the body follows. Head control is useful when passing the…
The addition of lapel grips significantly changes how BJJ is played. It is a catalyst for innovation as far as sport BJJ is concerned. There are numerous ways to utilize Gi grips, with some techniques…
Playing guard is one of the most technical aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Becoming proficient with the guard takes countless hours of commitment; this includes many months of trial and error, adjustment, and getting smashed. Exploring…
One of the most satisfying yet straightforward throws you can do in grappling is the classic tomoe nage, a technique that embodies the philosophical essence of Judo – the art of using an opponent’s strength…
There are many ways to improve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Every grappler has strengths and weaknesses, and everyone’s game is different. While there is no standard way to improve, the usual path to development is first…
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the stand-up game has been a vulnerability to many practitioners. While BJJ is primarily a ground-based martial art, takedowns are integral to becoming a complete grappler. To become efficient with takedowns, one…
A famous adage goes: it is better to have the skill and not need it than to need the skill and not have it. With the current meta of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there is no question…
