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The guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a position where you can attack from a seemingly neutral position. What makes the guard a dangerous position to be in is the sheer variety of guards that can…
Have you ever experienced in one of your BJJ classes where, after relentlessly passing the guard of a stronger training partner, he or she somehow still manages to effortlessly push you off the side control…
The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to…
In a pure BJJ grappling match, strength and size play a significant role. There are times when skill overcomes raw strength, but there is a limit to how much it can cover the gap between…
The hip muscles are used extensively when practicing BJJ. This can be clearly seen when escaping from the bridging and shrimping position or executing armbar or triangle submissions. Similarly, when in a dominant position, such as the side control and mount, the…
Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can be practiced in many ways – it can be used for self-defense, a sport, or as a part of your overall training when you do mixed martial arts (MMA). With that, it is…
A good leg lock game consists of understanding the basic concepts of leg entanglement, attack, and defense. A BJJ practitioner must be able to assess which approach to use depending on body position. This means…
The Americana, also known as the key-lock in wrestling, and ude garami in Judo is a shoulder lock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that applies pressure on the shoulder of the opponent by bending the arm at…
Do you want to elevate your BJJ game to a whole new level? One of the absolute best ways to improve your BJJ is to learn leg locks. Leg locks have seen a renaissance over…
One thing that separates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from other combat sports is its emphasis on technique to defeat bigger and stronger opponents. Grandmaster Helio Gracie once said that we should: “Always assume that your opponent is…
