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The mount position is one of the most dominant controlling positions in BJJ. It is one of the fundamental positions in Jiu-Jitsu and is arguably one of the most valuable lessons a student will learn…
The full guard (closed guard) is the first guard a student learns in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is a fundamental guard that teaches the basics of distance management, posture-breaking, and control. It is also a highly…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques are practical for self-defense in real-world situations. They are equally useful in mixed martial arts (MMA). In both scenarios, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu makes it possible to mount a defense from a position of…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular martial arts in the world, and the growth of mixed martial arts has a lot to do with it. A derivative of Judo, the art was…
In its own way, the story of Vale Tudo is the story of modern competitive mixed martial arts. It is a story of innovation, grit, persistence, and a loyal fan base. There’s also a healthy…
Royce Gracie is the man who put Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) on the map and started MMA’s push into mainstream consciousness. He didn’t develop the grappling art. That credit mostly goes to his father Helio Gracie…
Classic Jiu-Jitsu has its roots in Japan, like many other martial arts. The same goes for its derivative, Judo. Midway through the last century, Judo made its way to Brazil, where it underwent some transformation. …
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective martial arts you can learn, and most people have lots of fun during their training sessions. A derivative of Judo, BJJ focuses on ground fighting, particularly using…
The back mount is widely considered the strongest position in BJJ. When you obtain the back mount, your odds of finishing your opponent with a submission are high, as he can’t see you to anticipate…
In BJJ, you can divide submissions into two categories: fundamental submissions and unorthodox submissions. The gogoplata falls into the latter category. In this article, we discuss the gogoplata—a challenging and rarely seen BJJ and MMA…
