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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Paulo Costa Remembers His Origins: “I Come From Jiu-Jitsu”

Paulo Costa began his professional MMA journey in 2012. Today, he has a record of 14 victories – 11 knockouts, two referee decisions, and a single submission. Interestingly enough, despite his...

Demian Maia Talks BJJ For Self Defense: “There’s No Armbar If You Get Punched In The Jaw”

Does Jiu-Jitsu work in a street fight? Yeah, the age-old question… But does it, really? Well, Demian Maia – former UFC fighter and one of the best BJJ competitors of all time –...

Dave Bautista Tells The Backstory of How He Started Training Jiu-Jitsu

Dave Bautista is a professional wrestling icon, who has made a legendary name for himself in the WWE. However, not many WWE fans know that he’s been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a long...

WATCH: UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski Tries to Submit NBA Star Jamal Murray in Under a Minute

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski recently participated in a unique challenge with NBA Star Jamal Murray. Despite Murray’s lack of MMA or grappling training, he managed to resist...

Upgrade Your Straight Ankle Lock With The “Legal Reap Foot” Setup

If you’re someone who enjoys doing Leg Locks, then chances are that Heel Hooks have been your primary focus – not Straight Ankle Locks and their variations… Which is a big shame,...

This Armbar From Mount Setup Works Like A Charm (You Need To Learn It)

So you’re finally in Mount – congratulations! You’ve worked hard to get to this dominant position and now a plethora submissions are at your disposal. But there’s only one...

Is This The Best Way To Open Closed Guard In Jiu-Jitsu?

Having trouble opening Closed Guard? Yeah… And it can be particularly difficult when in the gi. Especially against bigger and stronger training partners. But here is a technique to open the...

BJJ Advice: Don’t Jump To Position, But Work Towards It

“Position over submission”, right? You’ve probably heard that expression a lot of times on your BJJ journey so far… But here’s the thing. How you get to position is as...

Nate Diaz Won’t Face Charges For Choking Out Logan Paul Lookalike

Nate Diaz won’t face charges for the New Orleans street altercation that took place last April… When Diaz, while reportedly defending himself against Rodney Peterson – lookalike of...

Mikey Musumeci: “Being Uncomfortable Makes Us Grow”

Mikey Musumeci often felt like the odd one out – moving between schools and Jiu-Jitsu academies as a kid and teenager… Looking back, though, he understands how those experiences shaped...

WATCH: MMA Fighter Finishes Rare Ezekiel Submission from the Bottom

The Ezekiel is normally used in the Gi, using your own sleeve so when you are able to set it up in No Gi, you will for sure surprise your opponent. Ali Galimov achieved an impressive feat by...

IBJJF Clarifies its Stance on Transgender Athletes Competing in their Tournaments

Lots of commotion has been stirred up in the BJJ community, after a recent NAGA tournament allowed for a transgender athlete to compete in a female division. A part of the Jiu-Jitsu community is...

Joe Rogan: “I Don’t Get Soccer”

Joe Rogan recently shared his thoughts on the potential popularity of different sports worldwide. He was particularly influenced by American MMA fighter Matt Brown’s opinions. Brown took to...

Jay Rodriguez Has Never Finished Reading a Book & Has No Idea who Marcelo Garcia, Braulio Estima or Rafa Mendes Are

In a recent video on the B-Team channel, BJJ prodigy Jay Rodriguez displayed a surprising lack of knowledge about the renowned figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history. Despite being skilled in...

Jason Rau Has An Incredible Way To Set Up A Heel Hook From 50/50 (Standing Opponent)

The 50/50 position in Jiu-Jitsu is exactly what it sounds like: neither here nor there. Both you and your opponent could get offense going. And if your opponent is in a standing position, well, there...

Gordon Ryan Shows The Vital “Backstep From Primary Leg Extraction” Escape

So your opponent has you in a leg entanglement and is threatening you with, let’s say, a Heel Hook… But you know your escapes and you manage to clear the knee line. However, in the...

The “Hume Stack Nelson” Is One Of The Most Vicious BJJ Techniques

All of the techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are dangerous ones, albeit in varying degrees. For example, if you don’t tap to a Wrist Lock, you’ll get your wrist broken. But if you...

Flashback: A Young Ralek Gracie’s Altercation with a Bully who Mocked his Sister

Ralek Gracie, son of Rorion Gracie, and brother of Rener and Ryron, recently shared a video that effectively delivers an anti-bullying message while showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian...

South Korean Judoka Disqualified after Slapping Opponent

In a surprising twist at the Asian Games, South Korean judo athlete Lee Hye-kyeong found herself facing disqualification from a semi-final match due to a controversial incident that gained...

BJJ Black Belt Conor McGregor Working His Jiu-Jitsu Skills in the Gi as UFC Return Looms

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is finally making his long-awaited comeback to the Octagon after taking a break due to a leg injury. And guess who his opponent is? It’s none other than Michael...

Karate Black Belt Enters BJJ Tournament To Prove He Can Win by Disengaging & “Just Getting Up”

Famous Karate black belt and popular YouTube personality, Jesse Enkamp, recently entered a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament to see for himself if it’s effective. Enkamp, the creator of the...

Gordon Ryan’s Precious Advice: “Mental Work Is The Hardest Work”

How do you approach your Jiu-Jitsu training sessions? Yeah, you probably don’t have anything against giving it your all on the mats, feeling exhausted after training and wanting nothing else...

Tom DeBlass Remembers Beast Training Partner: “For 2 Hours Straight, He Tapped Me Every 5 Minutes”

In Jiu-Jitsu, it doesn’t matter how tough or how good you are – because there is always someone better! And yes, that is true for world champions as well (or at least while they were on...

Rener Gracie Explains Why BJJ Is The Best Martial Art On The Planet

For how long have you been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? A month? A year? 10 years? More than that or something in between? Well, no matter how long you’ve been training, it’s probably...