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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

[Watch] Alleged Thief Controlled Effortlessly With BJJ Crucifix Position

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective martial arts for self defense, as well as one of the best ones from the legal standpoint – as you don’t have to hurt the other person in...

Jiu Jitsu Australian Champions

Australia is known for an ever-changing environment that is responsible for some of the most exotic peoples, cultures, flora, and fauna. It is this adaptability that makes it the perfect home for...

A Better Deadlift Variation For BJJ & Easier on the Lower Back

The deadlift is an integral part of traditional bodybuilding and many athletes’ strength and conditioning programs. To take some of the stress off the lower back, Al Gerard developed the trap...

This Is The Easiest Way To Take The Back On An Inverted Opponent

The goal of every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner should be to secure the back position during rolling or competing, due to its immense advantages. Not only does this provide an infinite amount of...

This Cross Grip Pass Counter Is Highly Efficient – Here’s How To Do It

There is one type of BJJ guard pass using a cross grip on the pants that is highly effective when attacking from the top position. This unique grip is a great way to control the guard player....

Here’s A Great Toe Hold Setup Off The Berimbolo

Whether you like it or not, the Berimbolo is an incredibly difficult technique to defend against when executed properly by an experienced practitioner. Some may choose to stay away from it, and...

Here’s How To Escape North South & Immediately Establish The “Sleeguard”

We can all sympathize with being stuck in the North-South position; your opponent makes it nearly impossible for you to escape and you are left waiting for them to make their next move in order for...

Dallas Niles Shows A Useful Over Under Pass Counter

We agree. Guard Retention isn’t exactly the coolest thing you could do or practice in Jiu-Jitsu. But no matter how “uncool” it may be, it’s still an extremely vital part of your BJJ...

Jake & Logan Paul Show Defense to Nate Diaz’s Street Guillotine

It seems to have been quite an eventful New Orleans night for Nate Diaz… Because he ended up in a street fight and choked out a guy! Diaz was at the Misfits Boxing 6 event, where his teammate...

Beneil Dariush On How It Feels Training with World Class Jiu-Jitsu Champions

Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush will be fighting at UFC 289 in Canada, serving as the co-main event on June 10th. The main event of the night will be Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Peña in a...

BJJ Stars: Mica Galvao (85kgs) Defeats Otavio Nalati (165kgs)

BJJ Stars 10: Battlefield took place on April 22nd, 2023 and the promotion put together an impressive Absolute Grand Prix tournament. This was supplemented by three amazing superfights, with...

BJJ Stars 10: Kaynan Duarte Destroys Mica Galvao’s Knee

The 10th BJJ Stars event was highly scrutinized due to the presence of several BJJ athletes who had recently been suspended by USADA. This was quite different from before, as Mica Galvao and Roberty...

Man Who Got Guillotine Choked By Nate Diaz Speaks Out: “I’m Gonna Knock Him The F*ck Out”

The man who got choked out by Nate Diaz in a recently viral street fight has decided to speak out… Wowing to get back at the professional MMA fighter! The fight took place after the...

Should You Use The “Regular” Rear Naked Choke In The Gi?

Quick question: what do you think, should you use the “regular” – i.e. no collar grip – Rear Naked Choke while rolling in the gi? Should it be preferable to the collar...

[Watch] Nate Diaz Guillotine Chokes Man In Altercation

It seems to have been quite an eventful New Orleans night for Nate Diaz… Because he ended up in a street fight and choked out a guy! Diaz was at the Misfits Boxing 6 event, where his teammate...

BJJ Advice: Maybe You Don’t Need To Learn More Techniques

There are so many techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, right? And you want to learn as many of them as possible, as well as stay up-to-date with the new discoveries and details. But here’s the...

NBA Coach Joe Mazzulla Trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Joe Mazzulla is the head coach of the Boston Celtics NBA team – and he trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in order to stay calm during stressful conditions. Mazzulla’s BJJ coach, Alex Costa,...

Dillon Danis To Return To Professional Grappling In 2023 – With Polaris

It seems that Dillon Danis will make his long-awaited return to professional grappling during this year… At one of the upcoming Polaris events! Polaris announced Danis’ return via social...

Why Do So Many People Quit Jiu-Jitsu?

For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts, BJJ is a fun and enjoyable activity. It is an excellent physical activity that helps us improve our shape and develop our minds. Think about countless lessons you...

Robert Drysdale: “BJJ Came Into My Life At The Right Moment”

How old were you when you first started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Robert Drysdale was 17… And he feels that BJJ found him at just the right moment in life. He explained why in an interview...

Nick “Chewy” Albin Reveals How He Started Wrestling: “My First Day Was Brutal”

Nick “Chewy” Albin is one of the most popular BJJ personalities all over the world and a true “Jiu-Jitsu on YouTube” scene pioneer. However, not many people know that Chewy...

Khabib: “I Love Freestyle Wrestling, But Judo Is On A Different Level”

Freestyle wrestling or judo: which one is better? Well, surprisingly enough, Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks it’s – judo. Even though he grew up wrestling, “The Eagle” thinks that...

Buchecha: “Work Hard, Put Your 100%, And You’re Going To Get There”

Are you feeling a bit discouraged lately? Be it on the mats, in your career, or whatever else… It seems like you’re not “getting there”? Well, take it from the legendary BJJ...

Should You Be Able To Perform BJJ Techniques Equally On Both Sides?

There’s probably a good number of Jiu-Jitsu techniques that you can perform better on one side than on the other. But should you able to do the techniques with the same quality on both sides?...