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Category Archive: Articles

The Ankle Flare: A “Hidden” Detail That Makes The Difference (After Opening Closed Guard)

There are numerous ways to open your training partner’s or opponent’s Closed Guard. However, you can’t just pick all of them; that is to say, you need to pick a handful of techniques and...

Here’s An Easy Grip Break From Closed Guard You Should Learn

There are numerous ways to open your training partner’s or opponent’s Closed Guard. However, you can’t just pick all of them; that is to say, you need to pick a handful of techniques and...

Roy Dean Shows A Great Figure Four To Armbar Transition

There are countless moves used in BJJ, and it can take decades for you to master most of them. Being great at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t about how many techniques you know – it’s about how sound...

This Lapel Choke From Closed Guard Is Super Powerful

Lapel chokes are submissions that can be performed using your lapel or the opponent’s. Some lapel chokes require you to grab around the opponent’s collar or below in the lapel area. Chokes done...

Demian Maia Shows How To Take The Back From Half Mount

Sure – the back take is not really a submission. But it needs to be mentioned, as the guard gives you an opportunity to transition onto your opponent’s back, which is the most dominant position...

Highly Effective Single Leg Counter: The Kimura Trap

Kimura trap system is widely credited to David Avellan, ADCC bronze medalist and a man of many other accomplishments! The kimura trap system is designed as a powerful submission system that counters...

Here’s How To Arm Drag Anyone – And Take Their Back

The Arm Drag is one of the most basic wrestling techniques you can use to set up takedowns… And yet, a lot of BJJ athletes miss extremely important details when trying to hit it. The arm drag is...

Innovative Way To Pass Guard: “Russian Tie” The Leg

In Jiu-Jitsu, 80% of your time will be spent either defending your guard or passing the guard. Against a very high level guard player, passing the guard is definitely one of the hardest aspects to...

You Don’t Need To Travel Anymore to Brazil or the US for High Level BJJ Training

Watching Allisson Barbosa ( IG: @alissonbarbosamma ) from Phuket Fight Club submit his opponent in Lumpinee stadium in a blood spattered ring on ONE FC was spectacular. Aside from the fight,...

Gabi Garcia Announces Comeback To Fighting In MMA

Gabi Garcia – the legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and competitor – has just announced that she will return to fighting in mixed martial arts (MMA)! Garcia is undefeated in MMA and...

BJJ Legend Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza To Make Boxing Debut Against Vitor Belfort

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, the legendary BJJ and MMA fighter, has just been booked for his boxing debut – against none other than another former UFC fighter, Vitor Belfort! The fight...

Gordon Ryan Offers To Coach On Next Season Of “The Ultimate Fighter” – Responds To Backlash From Fans

The next season of “The Ultimate Fighter” is going to feature Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor as coaches on opposite teams… And Gordon Ryan has offered to serve as a grappling...

Jon Jones vs. Cyril Gane Fight Predictions

UFC 285 is scheduled to take place on March 5th at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas. The event will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated events of the year, as one of the biggest stars in the...

How to Become a UFC Fighter

Photo Credit Do you dream of becoming a UFC fighter? UFC is one of the most popular and lucrative fighting organizations in the world. However, becoming a UFC fighter is not an easy feat. To be...

Fabio Gurgel: “Coaches Make The Mistake Of Focusing Too Much On Competition”

What’s one of the most common mistakes that BJJ coaches and academy owners make? Well, Fabio Gurgel talks from immense experience when he says that one such mistake is focusing too much on...

Pins & Pressure: The Quickest Way To Fatigue Your Opponent In BJJ

Think quick: what are some of the things that you are not doing right now – that you should be doing – and that would be extremely useful to your success in BJJ? Yeah, using pressure...

John Danaher Reveals The Most Valuable Skill All Successful BJJ Athletes Have

What’s the most important, most valuable skill that a BJJ athlete can have? No, it’s not any sort of a submission technique chain nor a guard pass… It isn’t even being...

Fabio Gurgel Shares Game Changing Kimura With Arm Trap Insight

The kimura trap is one of the most effective systems in BJJ. Some practitioners such as David Avellan base their whole game around them.  Used as a kimura lock setup, the kimura trap can be used...

Prominent BJJ Franchise Leader is Against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Being in The Olympic Games

A few years ago there was much excitement about the fact there was moment on the front of getting jiu jitsu in the Olympics. The push for Olympic recognation is supported by many including Renzo...

Is This The Coolest Lapel Choke From Mount You’ve Ever Seen?

Lapel chokes are submissions that can be performed using your lapel or the opponent’s. Some lapel chokes require you to grab around the opponent’s collar or below in the lapel area. Chokes done...

The Back Bend Takedown: Great Takedown Option For Less Athletic People

Upper body throws and takedowns look cool for the audience (and it’s DEFINITELY not fun for the guy landing on the mat) but that’s not why. There is real strategy going into this game plan!...

Sambo Vs. Wrestling: Which is The Superior Grappling Art?

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

High Percentage Lapel Chokes That You Must Have in Your BJJ Arsenal

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

What is on a Martial Artist’s Bucket List?

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...