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Category Archive: Articles

Ronaldo Jacare Was Challenged by Entire Judo School

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is the ultimate grappler with world class ground game and fantastic stand up takedown game. He is a BJJ and Judo black belt formed at ASLE academy with his first instructor...

Drop The World: Jacare Teaches His Trademark Double Grip Seoi Nage

Seoi nage is a shoulder throw, one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group, Dai Ikkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of...

“Cranium Control”: A Crucial Concept For Escaping Side Control & Mount

Escaping Side Control & Mount will never get easy… Especially when you roll against someone who knows what they’re doing – someone who’s using that Crossface as if...

Tom DeBlass: “BJJ Academy Owners – Be Real With Yourself & Your Students”

There are a lot of words that get thrown around in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; lots of talking about values and how one should behave in a BJJ setting. One of those words is “loyalty” –...

If You Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Learn How To Protect Yourself From Punches

A lot of people say that “all Jiu-Jitsu is the same”. That no matter which “type” of our martial art you train – be it the self defense or the sport type – that...

Draculino: “There’s No Magic Formula In Jiu-Jitsu”

Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães needs little introduction. A sixth-degree BJJ black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr., Magalhães has trained with legends such as Roberto Gordo, Tinguinha,...

John Danaher Explains The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions In BJJ

There are many roads to progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and all of them are paved with training. With giving it your all and being focused to the max while on the mats. However, there are many other...

Should Cauliflower Ear Be A Badge Of Honor – Or Not?

The cauliflower ear… If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or almost any other martial art), you know what it is – and you know that a lot of athletes wear it with pride. However, at the same...

Iron Grip: How To Develop Insane Grip Strength For BJJ

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...

A Beginner’s Guide to Working Out

We all know that regular exercise is paramount for optimum health. Helping you to feel good mentally and physically, the positive impacts of working out do not take long to kick in.  Even if...

The Easiest Way to Remember Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques

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...

Jiu-Jitsu Back Attacks Everyone Should Know

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...

Stay Cool: Effective Ways to Strengthen BJJ Your Defense

Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Building a solid defense to the various ground submissions is usually the primary goal of most Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, especially in the first...

Want to Be More Explosive for Grappling? This Little Tip Will Help

A right timed explosive burst in a fight can sometimes make a big difference between winning or losing. Almost anybody can be explosive. It really doesn’t take amazing athleticism. You just...

Keenan Cornelius: “Size Matters – Also With Grappling Gyms”

If you’re someone who wants to open your very own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/grappling academy, one of the problems you’re probably facing is the facility you’d hold your classes in. For...

Counter a Guard Pull with a Spectacular Cartwheel Pass by Jacare Souza

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is one of the most dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history. His modern approach to the “game” is what inspired many to follow the same tracks;...

Which Are the Most Effective & High Success Rate BJJ Submissions?

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 Are Plyometric Exercises And How Do They Benefit Grapplers?

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...

Here’s Why The Knee On Belly Position Is So Dominant

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...

Fabio Gurgel: “BJJ Instructors Lack Methodology When Teaching Classes”

Image Credits: Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team As the popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rises around the globe, so does the number of BJJ instructors. However, just because the number of instructors is on...

Which Are The Best Free Weight Exercises For Grapplers?

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...

Try This Escape The Next Time You’re Stuck In North-South Position

Boy oh boy, does being stuck in the North-South position suck. You know how it is: your opponent is seemingly making it impossible to escape and you’re left with nothing else but to wait for...

This Hidden Detail Will Skyrocket Your Rear Naked Choke Success Rate

You know what they say about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: it’s all in the details. In those small adjustments that can improve your technique by tenfold, but which you’d never come across if...

Felipe Costa: “To Roll With Someone For The First Time Is Always An Opportunity To Learn”

You know the feeling… It’s an open mat session and you’re looking forward to it. You change your clothes, put on your gear, and step on the mats. You warm up thoroughly and are now...