Every match in BJJ, whether gi or no-gi, starts from the standing position. Grapplers must know how to take the fight to the ground, as butt scooting may not always be the best option. In…

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Every match in BJJ, whether gi or no-gi, starts from the standing position. Grapplers must know how to take the fight to the ground, as butt scooting may not always be the best option. In…
The sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been steadily evolving over the past decades. Perhaps one of the most significant improvements in the evolution of BJJ is the acceptance and growth of the leg lock game….
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…
The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, also known as Mundials or Worlds, is one of the most prestigious grappling events in the world. It is an annual tournament where competitors worldwide battle it out for the…
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…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a mainstay of MMA tournaments on the American continent. This is in large part due to the ‘outreach’ efforts of a section of the Gracie family. You may know the Gracie brothers…
In 1993, Royce Gracie put mixed martial arts on the map by winning the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship. In doing so, Gracie exhibited the art of submissions with the beauty and poise of a renaissance…
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…