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Summary The penetration step is a fundamental wrestling movement used to close the distance and drive power into a takedown. It’s not just a forward step but a full-body motion that helps you shoot deep…
Summary Osoto Gari, meaning “major outer reap” in Japanese, is one of the most effective and widely used throws in grappling. Originally from Judo, it has become a staple in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because of its…
Summary Every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner eventually finds themselves caught in an armbar. It’s one of the most common submissions in the art. While the best defense is prevention, knowing how to escape when it happens…
Summary In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, control always comes before submission. Before you can attack effectively, you must secure a stable position, and the seat belt is one of the best ways to achieve that. The seat…
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make, but it all begins with picking the right gym. The place you choose will shape not just your technical progress, but also…
Opening the closed guard is one of the most fundamental and often frustrating skills for beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you’re stuck inside someone’s guard, your movements and offense strategies are completely limited. This article…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, often called BJJ, is filled with techniques that allow a smaller or less powerful practitioner to reverse positions and gain control. Among the most iconic is the flower sweep. For students of all…
When you first start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, instructors often tell you to “use your weight” when passing guard or holding top positions. But what does that actually mean? Weight distribution is how you place and…
In BJJ, the lasso guard is a variation of open guard that uses your leg to wrap around and control your opponent’s arm, “lassoing” their arm with your shin hooked behind their tricep and grip…
In martial arts, improvement does not come only from sparring or drilling techniques. Another powerful tool for growth is watching fight replays. Whether its a professional bout streamed worldwide or a recorded sparring session in…
