Although the relationship between wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has historically been one of challenge and opposition, recently this has become one of admiration as more and more techniques are exchanged between the disciplines. Cross…
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What You Need To Know About Playing Guard Against A Standing Opponent In BJJ
One of the most difficult skills to develop in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is playing guard against a standing opponent. Along with having the benefit of top position, the opponent’s decision to stand gives him a…
The 3 Best BJJ Takedowns For Beginners
There are many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners who are intimidated by the stand-up aspects of grappling, which tends to cause their takedown techniques to lag behind the rest of their grappling game. This can be…
3 Must-Know BJJ Submissions For Self-Defense
While the sporting aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are a lot of fun, it is important to remember that at its core BJJ is a method of protecting yourself in a self-defense situation. It is…
4 Sweeps Every White Belt Needs To Master In BJJ
When you first start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), learning submissions might seem like the most exciting part of your lessons. But the more lessons you attend, you realize that there are other concepts that you…
Here’s What You Need To Know About Learning Leg Locks In BJJ
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community is no stranger to rapid explosions in popularity of particular techniques, and no techniques are currently more popular than leg locks. Leg locks have always had a precarious relationship with…
3 Submissions That Showcased Alex Silva’s BJJ Mastery In The Cage
With all but one of his victories coming by way of submission, Alex “Little Rock” Silva from the Evolve Fight Team is especially dangerous when the action hits the mat. The 36-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World…
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Thinking About Competing In BJJ For The First Time? Here’s What You Need To Know
When Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners decide that they want to test their skills in a competition setting for the first time, it can be quite daunting to figure out the best way to prepare. There is…
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The 3 Most Exciting Prospects In BJJ
In competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), there has been a surge of new, young superstars. ADCC Champion Gordon Ryan is twenty-three-years-old and has been training for under ten years. Craig Jones, the Polaris middleweight champion, is…
Here’s Why Back Mount Is The Ultimate Position In BJJ
One of the first lessons taught to a new practitioner on his/her first day of training is the position hierarchy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Almost immediately it will be engrained in him/her that the back…
