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Category Archive: Articles

The Most Dangerous Throw in All of Judo and BJJ

The famed BJJ instructor John Danaher has noticed over the years that 90 percent of injuries in BJJ happen because of bodies falling in an uncontrolled manner. This is why he has banned 3 techniques...

Theo Von (Garry Tonon) Has a Wicked Transition from Back To Guillotine

ADCC bronze medalist Garry Tonon, who looks a lot like Comedian Theo Von with this new mullet haircut, shows his infamous money move that he likes to set up from the back. He did this move to Kim...

How to Recover from Ankle Injuries in BJJ

The ‘gentle art’ isn’t exactly as gentle as advertised. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is filled with minor to major injuries. And if you trained long enough, you may have already popped your...

Defensive BJJ – (Get On Board) The Next Big Thing In Jiu-Jitsu (Early)!

When was the last time you tapped? Yeah, right, I know, it was last night. Or, if you’re one of the unfortunate ones to still be in no Jiu-Jitsu lockdown it was a few months ago. Perhaps it still...

Comparing Gi & No Gi Strangulations by John Danaher

While it is always important to make sure your BJJ game does not really on whether or not your opponent is wearing a BJJ gi, if a practitioner ignores learning the numerous gi-based strangulation...

The Machado Brothers Jiu-Jitsu Movie ‘Brazilian Brawl’ is So Bad That it’s Good

In 2003, the legendary Machado brothers (cousins of the Gracies) made an action movie called “Brazilian Brawl”. The movie is so bad that it’s good. The plot: Bad Boy From Brazil!...

Coral Belt Carlos Machado’s Bicep Lock That They Never See Coming

A biceps slicer (also called a biceps lock or biceps crusher) is a compression lock that involves pressing the biceps into the humerus. An effective biceps slicer can be applied by putting an arm or...

Detecting Cultish, Bullshido & Toxic Behavior in Jiu-Jitsu

If you are training in a BJJ academy or have just joined a BJJ Academy, please take the time to look at these signs of cult behavior that you may have seen in your own BJJ academy. Some...

Jocko Willink on Using Strength & Technique in Jiu Jitsu

If Jiu Jitsu was a test of strength, we could just have a set of weights at the door – and a contest as you come in to see who is strongest, and then go home having never touched the mats. Now...

Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Reaction to ‘Jiu Jitsu’ Movie Trailer Feat. Nicolas Cage & Tony Jaa

The film “Jiu Jitsu”, produced by director Dimitri Logothetis and filmed throughout 2019 and 2020, is already in its final stages. Its launch is scheduled for end of 2020, according to...

If You Want To Learn To Defend Yourself, These Are The Martial Arts For You

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...

The 5 Golden Rules Of Self-Defense

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...

Nicolas Cage ‘Jiu-Jitsu’ Movie: Exclusive Official Trailer

The film “Jiu Jitsu”, produced by director Dimitri Logothetis and filmed throughout 2019 and 2020, is already in its final stages. Its launch is scheduled for end of 2020, according to...

Suffering, Sacrifice & Success: The Chatri Sityodtong Story

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...

5 BJJ Submission Chains Worth Learning

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...

Keenan Cornelius Reacts To IBJJF Legalizing Heel Hooks: ‘IBJJF Can Overtake ADCC’

It’s been confirmed. Heel hooks and reaping will be allowed in No Gi competions for brown and black belts starting from 2021. The IBJJF (International Jiu-Jitsu Federation) has announced the news...

How to Throw Ultra Defensive Opponents in Judo & BJJ

In a BJJ match match, you are likely to face a standing opponent that will have stiff arms and their butt far away from you. They use this as a stalling position to avoid getting thrown. A simple way...

How To Avoid Knee Reap Injury When Training Jiu-Jitsu

Leg/knee reaping when doing a foot lock is a very controversial topic in BJJ today. Some say that the act of reaping the leg is dangerous and can injure the knee, whilst others such as Ryan Hall say...

How To Get Better At Jiu-Jitsu…Even If You Are The Best at the Academy

One of the biggest mysteries in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was how Rickson Gracie could improve his jiu-jitsu even when there was no one better than himself at the academy. So how do you get better at...

The BEST Escape For BJJ White Belts

Mount is one of the crucial bjj positions but over the years the intrinsic value it has has changed. In fact some submission artist neglect it completely in favor of some leglocking entries and or...

If You Train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, You Should Get Regular Massages

If you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you’re more than very well acquainted with the after-training soreness. But, this soreness isn’t exactly the same one you’d experience after a hard...

The Top 6 Exercises Andre Galvao Uses to Improve BJJ Performance

Just how much strength training do you really need for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? One school of thought advocates virtually no strength training at all, where this modality of training is seen as something...

Judo Knows No Age Limits: 83-year-old man Randoris With 92-year-old

Observing an 83 year old man getting his butt handed to him in randori might not seem fair. However if if it’s an 92 year old doing the butt kicking – color us curious! The two men in...

Most Common Mistakes In Weight Cutting for Grappling Competitions

Weight cutting is a major challenge for every competitor. In addition to being grueling it can also lower your testosterone and affect more or less every aspect of your life. Limit your liquid input...