In martial arts, you’ll often come across a wide range of terms used during training. But when you hear the word sparring, what comes to mind? It means stepping into the training space with another…

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In martial arts, you’ll often come across a wide range of terms used during training. But when you hear the word sparring, what comes to mind? It means stepping into the training space with another…
There’s a saying in grappling circles: “Whoever gets the underhook, gets the win.” It might sound dramatic, but spend enough time rolling, and you’ll start to realize it’s not far off. The underhook is one…
In 2009, at the IBJJF World Championship, a relatively unknown BJJ black belt named Bernardo Faria faced a physically superior opponent in the open weight division. As the match intensified, Faria slid underneath his opponent,…
Trying something new without knowing what to expect can feel intimidating. Whether it’s a new job, a change in routine, or something completely different like learning a martial art. Out of all the styles available,…
When Craig Jones announced the first-ever CJI early last year, most of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling world thought, “No way he pulls this off.” Then he did. $1 million to the winner, every…
There was no spotlight speech. No drawn-out farewell. Just a man who had given everything to his craft, stepping off the mat for the last time and leaving his black belt behind in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu….
Ask most practitioners at any Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym, and you’ll hear the usual: triangle, armbar, rear naked choke. Proven over time, because effectiveness never goes out of style. But here’s the thing: most experienced grapplers…
Grappling in the United States has grown from something niche into one of the strongest and most creative scenes in the world. What started with the early spread of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a strong wrestling…
BJJ is known for its constantly evolving submission game, and among the many ways to finish a match, the “bar” submissions stand out as some of the most fundamental and effective. These submissions, which typically…
Along with its rich cultural heritage, Brazil is one of the most respected countries in grappling and is widely regarded as a powerhouse. Creating its own identity, Brazil’s distinctive approach to fighting has shaped what…