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…
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BJJ 101: The Rear Naked Choke
The rear naked choke is one of BJJ’s signature techniques. It requires little strength to apply, and is effective on opponents of all sizes, making it a great submission for smaller grapplers. As is the…
The First 3 Sweeps You Should Master In BJJ
BJJ beginners usually want to focus on one thing: submissions. After all, submissions are what most people picture when they think about BJJ or MMA. However, without a complete BJJ skillset, your opportunities to apply…
4 Reasons Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is One Of The Best Martial Arts For Kids
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing sport. And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids is extremely popular among kids of all ages. If you’re a parent in Singapore and you’re considering enrolling your child in a BJJ class,…
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3 Of The Hardest BJJ Submissions To Master
BJJ has a steep learning curve. In other words, it takes much longer to get good at BJJ than other sports. Even experienced athletes often have trouble with BJJ when they first get started. Therefore,…
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Where And When Are Leg Locks Allowed In BJJ?
Although previously frowned upon, leg locks have exploded over the last few years in the grappling world. Despite their popularity, however, confusion still remains regarding the legality of various types of leg locks. Although the…
How To Tie Your Belt In BJJ
As is the case with many other martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) uses a belt ranking system to indicate how far students have progressed with their training. The current BJJ ranking system looks like this:…
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 Escapes Every BJJ White Belt Should Know
Although submissions are part of what makes BJJ such an exciting and fun martial art, all white belts should focus a significant amount of their time on escapes. A BJJ practitioner who lacks the ability…
The First 3 Positions You Should Master In BJJ
As a BJJ beginner, there is a lot to learn. In fact, there is so much to learn, it can be difficult to know where to start. BJJ’s endless number of techniques and positional variations…
