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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,…
You probably heard the adage that the best defense is a good offense. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a sound defensive game creates opportunities for offensive attacks. Starting from the standup, defending a takedown with a sprawl…
Passing the guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu requires great effort. It’s difficult to shut down and pass the guard of experienced guard players as you must constantly be mindful of the threat of sweeps and submissions…
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…
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”,…
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…
Sweeps are an essential aspect of a complete Jiu-Jitsu game. In order to stay offensive when playing guard, it is an absolute must to threaten with sweeps and submissions, forcing your opponent to defend at…
Wrestling techniques are widely adapted in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From the standup game to groundwork, wrestling helps BJJ practitioners become better at takedowns and dominate controlling positions. Wrestling moves like the crossface are typically applied from…
