McDojos: How To Recognize Them And What To Do
Dec 30, 2019grappler 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...
Do You Know The Kesa Kimura?
Dec 27, 2019grappler z
In Judo the scarf hold/Kesa Gatame is a popular position to pin your opponent, but for some strange reason, BJJ players see it as a risky position because they feel that you can get their back taken....
Difference in Guillotine Used in BJJ & Luta Livre
Dec 26, 2019grappler z
It’s interesting to see how a same technique can be done in a different way depending on the Grappling styles. We’ve already established that there is not right or wrong way to do a...
How To Prioritize Muscle Groups for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 19, 2019grappler 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...
Using Timing To Overcome Speed
Dec 18, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. We all know that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gives an opportunity for the smaller,...
Geo Martinez Gives Advice For Struggling White Belts
Dec 18, 2019grappler z
When you are a BJJ white belt, you will often be on a emotional roller coaster ride. You have to deal with constantly getting smashed in training by everyone, and often find yourself wondering why do...
The Missing Details To The Controversial Arm-in Stack Pass That Confuses Newbies
Dec 18, 2019grappler z
The traditional beginner Gracie Jiu-Jitsu guard pass where you stack your opponent and put one hand in and one hand out and pass to the side is still being thought widely in BJJ academies. Now, many...
Craig Jones’ Heavy Duty Side Smash Pass
Dec 18, 2019grappler z
Craig Jones is known in the grappling circles as the guy who came out of nowhere and submitted huge stars Leandro Lo, Murilo Santana and even the UFC’s Chael Sonnen at the 2017 ADCC. He...
Heavyweights, This is How You Should Train To Improve in BJJ
Dec 18, 2019grappler z
In Jiu Jitsu, we often hear stories of the smaller technical guy beating the bigger, stronger guy. This started in UFC 1 and will continue for probably however long grappling (and by default...
How Long Should We Focus On One Technique?
Dec 18, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. One habit that almost all BJJ practitioners have, is the desire to move on...
Geo Martinez’s Advice For Struggling Blue Belts
Dec 18, 2019grappler 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 Way To Go?
Dec 18, 2019grappler z
A really interesting topic when it comes to the development of your game is whether to be ultra specialized in something or be as versatile as possible. There are multiple pros and cons for each of...
Should You Give Everything Up To Become a BJJ Athlete?
Dec 17, 2019grappler z
Jiu-Jitsu is far bigger than just a sport. To many, it’s a humble, yet powerful game of floor chess. Sometimes, especially in midlife, career crisis strikes, and many adults begin to question...
How to Foster a Supportive Relationship From Your Spouse That Doesn’t Train BJJ
Dec 16, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Lets be 100% honest, we all know of a training partner or two who was once...
Start Hitting These Sneaky Side Control Escapes and Submissions From Inferior Position
Dec 14, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter Cascao Vital. He runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Since my first day stepping on the mats, I have always heard the principal...
The Korean Grip Ouchi Gari
Dec 12, 2019grappler z
Ōuchi gari or large inner reap is part of the original 40 Judo throws introduced by Judo founder Jigoro Kano. This highly effective technique is classified as a foot technique, Ashi-Waza. There are...
25 Single Leg Takedown Finishes in 3 Minutes
Dec 11, 2019grappler z
One of the world’s favorite takedowns! This a compilation of Single Leg Takedowns from the following positions: 1. Snatch Single Position 2. Shin Block Position 3. Firewood Position 4. Rambo...
Catch Wrestling’s Mean & Effective Back Submissions
Dec 07, 2019grappler z
Catch Wrestling is a grappling style which was developed in Great Britain in the 1900’s by J. G. Chambers. Many of today’s submission grapplers, pro wrestlers and MMA fighters come...
20 Things Jiu-Jitsu Teaches Us About Business & Entrepreneurial Success
Nov 27, 2019grappler z
In 2013, Forbes magazine published an article entitled, “Why You Should Fill Your Company With ‘Athletes.’” The post reached such popularity that it was viewed by nearly 410,000 people. So...
BJJ Girl On 3 Things NOT To Do When Rolling with Females
Nov 22, 2019grappler z
If you want to have more females training in your academy, then you have to create a welcoming atmosphere to encourage them. When it comes to rolling, do you roll with a female teammate the same way...
Implementing Strategies & Tactics To Win Grappling Matches
Nov 04, 2019grappler z
Guest post by James Duscio, a BJJ black belt under Walter cascao vital and runs Cascao Evolution BJJ out of Las Vegas nv. Photo: Miljan Zivkovic We as martial artists are accustomed to training...
Closed Guard 2.0 – How To Use an Old Position in Modern Grappling
Oct 21, 2019grappler 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...
Inspirational Black Belt Promotion Speech about Persistence & Self Belief
Oct 21, 2019grappler z
A black belt promotion is a big deal in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It usually takes around 10 years to receive the much coveted belt and within that time frame, the practitioner has to go through all the...
Kyle Snyder’s Search of Obstacles: A True Champion’s Mindset
Oct 18, 2019grappler z
Two returning freestyle wrestling Olympic champions were set to battle at the 2017 world championships. This had huge implications in the team race for the World Championships too since Russia and...
