Closed Guard 2.0 – How To Use an Old Position in Modern Grappling
Dec 09, 2024grappler z
When I started BJJ in 1994 the Closed Guard was not just a position. It was the magic pill that makes you invincible. Royce Gracie was fighting in the UFC choking people out and breaking arms from...
Geo Martinez’s Advice For Struggling Blue Belts
Nov 24, 2024grappler z
When you are a BJJ blue belt, you have reached a respectable level where you are no longer a total beginner but you are somewhat in a strange place. The blue belt is usually the belt level where you...
Specialist or Well-Rounded Approach to Grappling: Which Path Should You Choose
Nov 24, 2024grappler z
When developing your grappling game, a fundamental question arises: should you become ultra-specialized in a specific area or strive to be as versatile as possible? Both approaches have their merits...
How To Strengthen Muscle Groups for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 22, 2024grappler z
How should competitors prioritize their time in order to develop these attributes? What are they, and what order should they be ranked in? Here is a quick guide to the key physical attributes any BJJ...
BJJ McDojos: How To Recognize Them And What To Do
Nov 12, 2024grappler z
What are McDojos, and how do you look out for one? As a beginner in martial arts, it might be difficult to tell the difference between a reliable academy and a McDojo. A McDojo is a martial arts...
What Should I Eat on Competition Day?
Nov 11, 2024grappler z
Photo: Pakajunk. Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. We all know that we should eat clean, healthy and stay...
What To Do With Someone That Doesn’t Respect the Tap in BJJ
Nov 09, 2024grappler z
“Checkmate! That one word captures the elegance of chess, where the goal of the game is to take your opponent’s King, but the final move is never played. Rather, players try to maneuver their...
Overcoming Nerves in BJJ Competitions
Nov 03, 2024grappler z
BJJ competitors may develop extreme anxiety before competitions, sometimes to the point of getting physically sick a couple days before a big match. This is not the most auspicious way to tackle a...
Ways to Train Takedowns Without The High Risk of Injury
Nov 03, 2024grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs cascao bjj hard knocks out of Las Vegas nv. One of the most commonly neglected aspects of training for a BJJ...
Most Common Jiu-Jitsu Injuries & How To Roll With Them
Nov 03, 2024grappler z
Going too hard during BJJ practice is like pushing a rubber band to the point of snapping. Often times while rolling, tapping out isn’t an option because our egos are dominating our minds. Only...
Bad Habits Jiu-Jitsu Helps You Quit
Nov 03, 2024grappler z
Whether you’re trying to stay true to your New Year’s resolutions or you’re just trying to kick a bad habit, Jiu-Jitsu can put you on the right course. BJJ is even better than those Hollywood...
Developing Your A-Game Or Experimenting On New Moves
Oct 22, 2024grappler z
If you’re a dedicated “jiujiteiro,” then wondering how to maximize your training time properly and effectively has definitely crossed your mind. Specifically, when is it appropriate to spend...
How Should a Trained Martial Artist React To a Verbal Threat
Sep 13, 2024grappler z
When a trained martial artist faces a verbal threat in the street, the ideal reaction is rooted in control, discipline, and de-escalation. Martial arts training is not only about physical techniques...
Aikido Master Develops Anti-Takedown System
Sep 01, 2024grappler z
Aikido is often seen by other martial artists as more of a philosophical art instead of an effective martial arts/ combat sport. There are many benefits by physically and psychologically to training...
Rickson Gracie Shows Arm-in Stack Pass That Confuses Newbies
Sep 01, 2024grappler z
Rickson Gracie rarely shows BJJ techniques on film so it’s a refreshing change to see a video of him demonstrating a technique. Rickson shows the most basic guard pass in Jiu-Jitsu, the arm in...
Finding The Right Jiu-Jitsu Game For Your Body Type & Personality
Jul 12, 2024grappler z
A Grappler’s game starts to develop after around 4 years of training or around a purple belt in BJJ. However, that doesn’t stop a white or blue belt from experimenting with different things....
Should You Master Both Sides in Jiu-Jitsu or Just Focus On The Dominant One?
Apr 11, 2024grappler z
Mastering both sides in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers several significant benefits, both for personal development and strategic advantage in competition. Here are some key points to consider:...
How Can You Get Really Good at Jiu-Jitsu When Only Training with White Belts?
Mar 17, 2024grappler z
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. What happens when a purple belt has to roll with a white belt? What can the purple belt, or any other higher belt ranker, possibly get out of...
The Main Stylistic Differences Between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Luta Livre
Jan 30, 2024grappler z
Many BJJ practitioners believe that Luta Livre is just a No Gi version of BJJ but that can’t be further from the truth. Any BJJ grappler that has had he chance to train in a legit Luta Livre...
How To Tell If You Absolutely S*ck at Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 29, 2023grappler z
Guest post by Henry Akins, the third American to receive a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt from legendary fighter Rickson Gracie. Akins trained under Rickson Gracie for 15 years. Akins became the...
Developing Leadership Skills Through Training Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 10, 2022grappler z
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has already proven to be one of the best sports for an all-rounded, full body workout. But in some ways, it is far more important for building life-skills and strong leadership....
How to Keep Yourself from Burning Out When Training Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 10, 2022grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. The amount of people that stick with BJJ from white belt to black belt is...
Should I Be Using Dangerous Jiu-Jitsu Submissions in Training?
Nov 10, 2022grappler z
Heel hooks, calf slicers, and neck cranks are all deemed dangerous submissions and prohibited from competition by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), a non-profit that hosts...
Kickboxing World Champion Takes The Challenge, Grapples Senegalese Wrestlers
May 18, 2022grappler z
Senegalese wrestling is a folk Wrestling style that is indigenous to the country of Senegal in Western Africa. They main goal of a match is to take the opponent down or push them out of the area....
