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The atmosphere of a BJJ competition will definitely rattle your nerves. The feeling of immense pressure, especially if you are new to competing (or may have been on hiatus), is an everyday reality that all…
There are many positions you can do in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Depending on the situation, these positions can be used to either improve or negate the advancement of attacks. Positional control helps grapplers measure their stand…
One significant aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the focus on positional dominance over an opponent. Grappling is an art that uses technique and leverage to defeat an opponent; this includes positions where you can leverage…
One of the key traits that all successful BJJ grapplers possess is the ability to always stay dangerous regardless of position. For you to stay steps ahead of the pack, you have to be flexible…
Perhaps one of the most nuanced aspects of BJJ is the concept of kuzushi or unbalancing an opponent. This is a highly important aspect of grappling and is the starting point to many attacking sequences…
The art of guard passing is a complex world filled with many styles and variations. In the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, passing the guard is a necessary step in the positional hierarchy. A successful guard…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art that uses powerful submissions, from joint locks and cranks to chokeholds. These submissions are meant to cause pain and can cause significant damage to an opponent when done…
One of the most important elements of your development in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is learning when and how to use different guards. To define, a guard is a position where you use your legs as a…
Perhaps one of the first techniques you’ll learn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the scissor sweep from the closed guard. The scissor sweep is a technique characterized by the scissoring motion of your legs to unbalance…
The history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is filled with many legendary names. One of the most dominant and consistent athletes over the past decade is Marcus Almeida, also known by his nickname “Buchecha”. He is a…
