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,…

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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,…
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…
One of the major differences between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and no-gi grappling is the ability to grip the fabric of an opponent’s gi. Grips change the game so much, in fact, that grapplers unfamiliar with…
The guillotine choke is a submission that can be traced back to the earliest days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). And although it is typically one of the first chokes that students are taught, it is…
If you’re serious about improving your skills as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner, there are a few basic movements that you need to master. These movements represent the core of BJJ training, and they are…
The early days of mixed martial arts were dominated by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as Royce Gracie made quick work out of all of his opponents, winning the first two Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments. It was also…
One of the best things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can also be one of the most disruptive to beginners, there is so much to learn. By narrowing down on your focus and attempting to master these…
Are you planning on transitioning from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to MMA? Don’t be nervous. In fact, you should be extremely confident knowing that many of your skills are instantly translatable to mixed martial arts. However, it…
The armbar is one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s fundamental submissions. And while there are multiple variations of this submission and multiple ways to achieve it, armbars from the mount and closed guard positions are probably the…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most popular martial arts in the world right now, and for many good reasons. It has been proven to be one of the most effective combat styles in real…