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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…
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. …
Guard retention is one of the most important skills in BJJ. Unfortunately, many BJJ students neglect this critical skill. Often, BJJ students believe that good guard retention is reserved for those with good flexibility or…
Although BJJ competitions are a lot of fun, many of the techniques that modern BJJ practitioners use in competitions aren’t useful for the street. For example, the berimbolo and other inverted techniques could get you…
The triangle choke is one of BJJ’s signature submissions. One of the reasons why the triangle choke is so effective is its versatility. The triangle choke has multiple variations, and there are many ways to…
As perhaps the most iconic submission hold in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), it is unlikely that an individual could take even one week of BJJ classes without being taught the armbar. While you have…
Rickson Gracie is widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner of all time. The 9th-degree red belt (the highest level attainable) is simply the epitome of the word icon. But why? What stands…
The Single Leg X-Guard is a perfect guard for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners who like to attack their opponents with both sweeps and submissions. As Single Leg X-Guard positions you underneath your opponent, you have…
There has always been a bit of a rivalry between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and judo, two of the major grappling-based martial arts. With there being similarities between the two martial arts, many BJJ players have…
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…
