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Category Archive: Articles

Why Is John Danaher Fascinated With Knives?

It’s common knowledge that Professor John Danaher, when promoting a student to the new belt rank, also gifts him/her a knife. For example, Nathalia Santoro was recently promoted to brown belt...

Never Tap From Kesa Gatame Pressure Again – By Using This Simple Tip

Image Credits: Bloody Elbow If you’ve been training for some time, you’ll probably agree that making your training partners tap with as little force as possible feels amazing. That it...

Four Fundamentals of BJJ

There are specific values that BJJ practitioners hold fast to make them effective in the sport. So, if you want to learn and excel in BJJ, it would be best to master these fundamental principles....

Where Are Some BJJ Legends Now?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is undoubtedly one of the most iconic combat sports globally. BJJ’s popularity has coincided with the growth of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship...

7 Legal Performance Enhancing Supplements Worth EVERY Penny

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, just like any other sport, has athletes that use steroids and other performance-enducing drugs (PEDs). However, what makes BJJ different from a lot of other sports is that there...

Robert Drysdale Explains What He Doesn’t Like About Modern BJJ Culture: “This New Set Of Values…”

When you take a look at what BJJ used to be back in the day and how it looks like today – which of the two “versions” do you like more? And no, not just in regards to the techniques...

Steven Seagal, The Great Charlatan of the Martial Arts World

Martial arts has shown me some of the best people I have ever met and some of the biggest charlatans ever. Brazillian jiu-jitsu and wrestling are very pure sports given their nature. Wrestling...

John Danaher Demonstrates A Fantastic Body Lock Takedown Variation

To get the Body Lock Takedown, you first have to establish double underhooks – close the distance, pummel inside, and get your grip. However, do not stay square to the other person. As you get the...

Here’s How To Apply The Baseball Bat Choke Against An Over-Under Pass

If you want to tap your opponent out, then one of the things you should think about is: „Which submission and its setup are the sneakiest ones from here… Which is the one that my opponent...

“The Schoolyard Shove” – Great Way To Set Up Takedowns

Wrestling is one of the most rewarding martial arts in the world. It provides many opportunities for fun competitions while teaching you values that will stick with you for the rest of your life,...

Gordon Ryan Explains How To Deal With Injuries In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

It’s easy to fall in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In the feeling that just stepping onto the mats gives you, the laughter with your training partners and friends, and the immersion of doing...

The “Secret Detail” To Make Your Collar Grip Ridiculously Strong

One of the most important elements of your development in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is learning when and how to use different guards. To define, a guard is a position where you use your legs as a...

Former Alliance BJJ Instructor Exposes The McDojo Franchise Model of Jiu-Jitsu: ‘It’s Like McDonalds’

Jiu-Jitsu is a fast growing martial art/sport. You have Jiu-Jitsu schools in most major cities in almost all continents. For a BJJ academy to be considered legitimate (under IBJJF), and to advance in...

John Danaher Reveals The One Detail EVERY Grappler Needs To Know About Strangles In BJJ…

Let’s say that you’re in competition and you’ve caught your opponent in a choke. You’re excited about it and you squeeze it… But nothing happens. They aren’t...

[WATCH] Michael Pereira Puts Michal Oleksiejczuk To Sleep With RNC

Michel Pereira turned UFC 299 into his personal dance floor, captivating the audience not just with the exciting submission win against Michal Oleksiejczuk… But also with his moves before the...

Chael Sonnen Claims He Was Offered $2M To Fight Mike Tyson

The fight community is still excited and talking about the announcement of Jake Paul’s upcoming boxing match with Mike Tyson. And, amidst this excitement, UFC legend Chael Sonnen shared an...

Should you get promoted in Bjj if you only do No Gi?

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the question of whether you should be promoted if you only train No-Gi is subject to various perspectives and depends largely on the philosophy of the school or instructor....

John Danaher: ‘Saying Gi Makes you more Technical in No-Gi Makes Zero Sense’

For the last decade a debate has raged over the merits of training with and without the standard uniform or “gi” in jiu jitsu. Two polarized camps have emerged. Traditionalists claim that gi...

How Did Gordon Ryan Become the GOAT? John Danaher Explains the Secret of his Success

The world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu has had many talented athletes over the years, but only a few have reached BJJ stardom and are considered legends. Among those legends, two of them seem to be...

2x All-American D1 Wrestler on What BJJ Guys Should Do Against Wrestlers In Jiu Jitsu

When you train Jiu-Jitsu, facing a wrestler can be a daunting task. They have great grappling conditioning, are very scrappy, have great base, and are very aggressive. Wrestlers have strength,...

[CONTROVERSY] Recent JRE Guest Reportedly Shot & Dismemb*red His Victim

Sheldon Johnson Jr. – a recent guest on The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast – is now a prime suspect in a grim murder investigation. The 48-year-old, who has been both lauded as an...

[WATCH] Fighter Choked Out Unconscious After Referee Fails To Intervene

The controversial incident in the match between Grzegorz Salomon and Jakub Lipa has left us all at a loss for words. During the fight, Salomon was visibly seen tapping out multiple times, a clear...

Mayssa Bastos Wins ONE Championship Debut In Dominant Fashion

Mayssa Bastos celebrated a victorious debut in ONE Championship on March 8 – securing a unanimous decision against Kanae Yamada, in what was a highly anticipated match at ONE Fight Night 20....

Royce Gracie Praises Gordon Ryan: “He’s Awesome”

In a recent discussion about the landscape of today’s grappling world, Royce Gracie shared his thoughts on none other than one of the greatest and most controversial BJJ athletes of all time...