BJJ Fundamentals: How To Do An Omoplata
The omoplata is a fundamental jiu-jitsu submission that looks flashy, but will become relatively simple with time and practice. While the mechanics of this submission lead some BJJ athletes to …
Boost Your BJJ Performance with Testosterone
Boosting T levels is a topic that arises for most athletes due to the incredible host of benefits that come with higher testosterone levels. This is especially so for men …
Gilbert Burns: Conor McGregor’s Grappling ‘Is Very Underrated’
For the most part, Conor McGregor is looked at as a pure striker. However Gilbert Burns seems to think that people forget how good the Irishman’s grappling actually is. As …
Hollywood Actor Tom Hardy Earns BJJ Blue Belt
It is not uncommon to see Hollywood stars taking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or another form of martial arts. However Tom Hardy has exceeded many expectations, by earning his blue belt recently. …
Devastate your Opponent by Mastering the Arm Triangle Choke
The ‘arm-triangle choke’ is a core submission of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that is simple to learn but is also incredibly effective and powerful. This technique is taught to white belts …
Man Gets Stabbed In The Neck, Still Uses BJJ To Get Rear Naked Choke On Attacker (VIDEO)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, like many marital arts, is designed to protect you against attackers, even if they have a weapon. This was most evident recently, as a man was attacked in …
What To Expect at Each Jiu-Jitsu Belt Level
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the journey from white to black belt is a long one, typically taking at least a decade to achieve. Belt color isn’t just a symbol of your …
Donald Cerrone Taps Rafael Dos Anjos Twice In SUG Event (VIDEO)
At Chael Sonnen’s Submission Underground 19 event, UFC lightweights/welterweights Donald Cerrone and Rafael Dos Anjos took to the mats to face each other. What would follow was a bizarre ending …
Gi vs. No-Gi BJJ: The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Transition
The gi is synonymous with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), among other martial arts. Most commonly seen in white or blue, the uniform is one of the first things you will receive …
BJJ Fundamentals: How To Do A Triangle Choke
The triangle choke is one of the most common and effective fundamental submissions in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA. Many students learn it within the first few weeks of starting BJJ, …
Garry Tonon: ‘I’d Pretty Handily Submit Khabib’ In A Pure Grappling Match
Khabib Nurmagomedov is undefeated inside the realm of combat sports up until this point. However BJJ standout turned MMA prospect, Garry Tonon feels that this would change if they were …
How to Master The Spinning Baseball Bat Choke
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective grappling martial arts and one of MMA’s most successful styles. In fact, the UFC wouldn’t be what it is today without the …
John Danaher Relocates to Puerto Rico, Re-Joins Gordon Ryan and the “Death Squad”
New York City has become a hotbed for talent in the world of Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. Specifically, the Renzo Gracie Academy located in Manhattan, New York. Names such as Gordon Ryan …
The Best Fundamental Leg Lock Positions In BJJ
Once a controversial submission subset in jiu-jitsu, leg locks are now becoming part of the norm in the grappling world. Though leg locks have been a part of BJJ and …
The Armbar: Three Millenniums of Devastating Submission
The armbar is one of the most ancient and powerful submissions known to man. Dating back thousands of years, this arm lock variation is one of the most used in …
5 Tips For A Better BJJ Guard
Having a developed guard is crucial for a well-rounded skill set in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A good guard game is beneficial for both defense and offense, and practiced guard players can …