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Category Archive: Articles, Videos

Sambo For BJJ: Surprise Belt Grip Rollover to Belly Down Ankle Lock

Vladislav Koulikov is a world renowned sambist having placed 3x in the USA open and represented USA in Combat Sambo worlds in 2008. In addition to this he has competed and won several NAGA and...

Why Your Guillotine Choke is Weak

Guest post by David Avellan, an ADCC bronze medalist. Avellan has defeated many of the world’s best grapplers, such as BJJ Black Belt World Champions Rafael Lovato Jr., Tarsis...

Carlos Gracie Jr: ‘Sport Jiu-Jitsu is a Perfected Form of Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu’

Carlos “Carlinhos” Gracie, Jr. is a 7th degree Red and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), founder of the Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and is head of the Gracie...

Flashback: Student Submits Former BJJ Instructor in Competition (Margardia vs Gurgel)

Remember Fernando “Margarida” Pontes Vs. Fabio Gurgel at the 2001 Pan Am? This was one of the rare times a former student faced one of BJJ masters in a BJJ competition. In this case the student...

Brave Featherweight Ignores 67kgs Difference & Submits Ultra Heavyweight

For smaller grapplers out there in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world, things can be a little tricky when you enter competitions and step onto the mat to see that your opponent is a hulking figure, almost...

How To Escape a Tight Kuzure Kesa Gatame/ Modified Side Control

Kuzure-Kesa-Gatame aka modified scarf hold is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold. Kuzure-Kesa-Gatame occurs...

Surprise your Opponents with these Judo Turtle Attacks for BJJ

In BJJ it is worth using judoka’s advice when it comes to stand up technique and also for ground work. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu comes from judo for a reason, and the techniques of this martial art...

Breaking and Passing Guard on a Bigger and Stronger Opponent with Andre Galvao

As I mentioned earlier, passing from the open guard is definitely ideal. Although open guard is preferable, it’s not going to be the case every time you grapple against a larger opponent. Sometimes...

Surprise Bigger and Stronger Opponents with a Flying Knee Cut Pass by Lucas Lepri

Passing the guard of a much larger opponent can sometimes be a difficult task. However, if it’s done right, you will be in great shape to win the match. One thing that we have talked about in past...

This is Why Clinch Takedowns Work Best Against Stronger Opponents

Upper body throws and takedowns look cool for the audience (and it’s DEFINITELY not fun for the guy landing on the mat) but that’s not why. There is real strategy going into this game plan!...

BJJ Purple Belt Pablo Escobar from Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ Rolling With Royler & Rickson Gracie

Wagner  Moura  is a Brazilian film, television and stage actor. Besides being a well-established and acclaimed actor in Brazil, he has achieved widespread international fame for his portrayal...

This One Handed Kimura Will Surprise Your Opponent

The Kimura would be known as the Reverse Ude Garami, or the Double Wrist Lock in Catch Wrestling circles. There are a lot of different names and sources to what we now know as the Kimura Lock. The...

BJJ Guard Retention-The 4 Layers of Arm Framing You Need

Here are some great guard retention concepts from BJJ black belt Samir Seif:   There are 7 layers before your guard is passed.In this video i address the three layers of the legs being...

Guy Develops Whole BJJ Game Around The Lethal Loop Choke

Alexander Matschl from Pound for Pound Academy in Munich, Germany has become a master of the lethal Loop Choke. He has developed his game around the loop choke and has caught numerous opponents with...

How To Set Up The No-Arm ‘Einemo Triangle Choke’

Check out this unorthodox triangle choke which was made famous by MMA fighter Nick Pace and ADCC champion Jon Olav Einemo. Nick Pace actually landed this choke in the UFC . Here is Nick Pace...

Powerful Surprise Choke Against Over Under Pass by Bernardo Faria & Jason Eames

Guest post by 5x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria, who is known for his half guard and smashing passing style. He achieved a phenomenal double gold medals in the BJJ Mundials in 2015. Be sure to...

Developing Transitions: The Secret of all the Best BJJ Competitors in the World

The transition between standing techniques and ground techniques are rarely taught in BJJ. This is a small window of opportunity that is often neglected in BJJ. Capitalising on this moment is a...

Police Officer Tries To Arrest A Resisting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

DenverMartialArts.com in conjunction with LightningKicks.com and Centurian Modern Law Enforcement Subject Control utilizing modern hand to hand combat tactics to train police on real world scenarios....

Try This Super Powerful Lapel Cross Collar Choke

BJJ black belt Mike Bidwell from BJJ after Forty shows an interesting variation to the classic cross collar choke from the guard. Bidwell stated: Here’s a pretty dope modifcation and set up for...

Watch: Joe Rogan Sparring With Muay Thai World Champion

Joe rogan holds a black belt in BJJ and also in Taekwondo. He was national level Taekwondo competitor in his past and still has some good kicks. During high school, Rogan was a trained taekwondo and...

Kickboxing World Champion Takes The Challenge, Grapples Senegalese Wrestlers

Senegalese wrestling is a folk Wrestling style that is indigenous to the country of Senegal in Western Africa. They main goal of a match is to take the opponent down or push them out of the area....

That Time when ADCC Champ Jon Olav & Sergey Kharitonov Entered a Local BJJ Competition in Thailand

Thailand, especially the island of Phuket is quickly becoming one of the best places on earth to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Phuket,is home to many of the best MMA gyms in the world and also to a very...

A Jedi Mind Trick for Passing the Guard in Jiu-Jitsu

This is a butterfly guard pass which will not require any kind of speed, grips or athleticism; instead it will be all about timing when it comes to this guard pass. In order to have great timing, you...

14yr Old Girl Submits 25yr Old Man In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is hand down the best martial art for women! The happened a few years ago, but it was uploaded yesterday. A 14-year-old girl submits a 25-year-old man In this match from an AFC...