While most of the lower body submissions are illegal for competitors under the brown and black belts, the IBJJF does permit variations of the ankle lock at the lower belt levels. While engaging the lower…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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…
Here’s How To Use The Russian Tie In BJJ
The Russian Tie is a powerful 2-on-1 grip that has been a staple of many grappling arts, such as wrestling and Sambo, for many centuries, yet it is just started to become popular in Brazilian…
Rickson Gracie
The Legend And Mystique Of BJJ Legend Rickson Gracie
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…
6 Questions You Should Ask Your Instructor During BJJ Class
You know that pause your instructor makes when he’s done explaining a technique? Yup, that’s right, it’s your cue to ask a question. Or better yet, when he’s prodded the whole BJJ class to ask…
3 Attacks From The Rear Body Lock
The rear body lock is one of the most common positions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners and MMA fighters find themselves in, as it naturally arises from a litany of common grappling situations. It can be…
The Rise Of The Gracie Family And BJJ
Responsible for founding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the Gracie family is widely regarded as one of the most successful family dynasties throughout the history of martial arts. The tremendous influence this clan has had on the…
Fierce Competition & Beautiful Sportsmanship Highlight The Evolve Warrior Fight Night (PHOTOS)
On Saturday the 27th of July, the Evolve family came together for another successful Evolve Warrior Fight Night. On display, this time around, were Evolve’s up and coming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitors, who put on…
Here’s How To Perfect The Armbar In BJJ
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…
Here’s What You Need To Know About Wrist Locks In BJJ
Given the effectiveness of the submission, as well as the immense number of positions that it can be utilized from, it is fair to argue that the wrist lock is perhaps one of the most…
