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Summary Head control refers to using grips, pressure, and positioning to control your opponent’s head and neck. In grappling, the head follows the spine, so when you control the head, you control the body. It…
Summary To many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, Lachlan Giles represents more than high-level skill. He represents thoughtful problem-solving, innovation, and the idea that technique can overcome size. His performances and teachings helped reshape how grapplers approach…
Summary The Harai Goshi is a fundamental throw in judo and a highly effective takedown used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. It is recognized for its smooth sweeping motion and the power that comes from…
Summary Whether you train BJJ or wrestling, the body lock takedown works well against a wide range of opponents. Instead of shooting for the legs, you secure tight control around the torso, use angles to…
Summary In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a trip is a standing technique used to unbalance (Kuzushi) your opponent and take them down by targeting their legs. Unlike powerful judo throws that lift or launch an opponent, trips…
Summary A breakfall, known as ‘ukemi’ in Japanese martial arts, is one of the first techniques students learn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of resisting a fall, you guide your body toward the mat and use…
Summary The Seoi Nage, also known as the shoulder throw, is one of Judo’s most iconic and widely practiced techniques. The name literally translates to “shoulder throw” (Seoi meaning “to carry on the back,” and…
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…
