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Mackenzie Dern Pulled Off Hanging Kimura on Tecia Torres

BJJ world champion Mackenzie Dern defeated Tecia Torres at 273. During the fight, she impressed everyone with an incredible demonstration of high level Jiu-Jitsu. At one point, from the clinch, she...

Over / Under Takedowns That Work on Bigger 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 Black Belt Trick: How To Read Your Opponent’s Game Then Destroy it

Have you ever rolled with a high level BJJ black belt and felt like they were just playing with you? Whatever you do, your black belt opponent seems to be one or two steps ahead of you. They can see...

This Simple 1 Minute Drill Will Significantly Improve Your Competition Success

Don’t tell us, we know what it’s about… There’s been this competition. And you were doing really well in the first match – surprisingly well, actually. You were hitting...

Powerful Concept For Beating A Bigger, Better Grappler Than You

Photo: prestonsmithphotography.net   / instagram.com/prestonsmithphotography/ How do you beat someone bigger, better, and stronger than you? Is it even possible to win against an opponent who...

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...

10 of the Most Memorable ADCC Matches Of All Time

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...

Secrets To a More Effective Bow And Arrow Choke In 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...

Leo Vieira Shows An Effortless Scissor Sweep Setup

There are some BJJ techniques that you will carry with yourself no matter the experience, knowledge, and the belt you earn along the way. Simply put, these techniques are going to be...

Gripping Strategies For No-Gi 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...

This Lapel Attack Works For Everyone – Even If You’re 50+ Years Old

When you’re 20 or 30 years old, it seems that almost everything is possible in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; your techniques and athleticism are, more often than not, hindered by nothing more than the...

This Triangle Choke Setup from Scissor Sweep is Too Simple To Use

The simplest things in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are, often, the most efficient ones at the same time. You don’t have to “Berimbolo everything”; just sticking to simple, 1-2-3 setups,...

This Triangle Choke Setup is Good for MMA or a Street Fight

So you’re thinking of making a transition to mixed martial arts… Or perhaps you’re just wondering how you could use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a “punching situation”, such...

When Can We Start To Teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Others?

According to Rener Gracie, flag bearer of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and grandson of the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: “90% of white belts will never become blue belts. Only 1% of blue belts will one day...

17 Ways To Set Up The Triangle Choke

The triangle choke is one of the most common and also one of the highest percentage submissions in Grappling. When executed perfectly, it is a powerful weapon which is very hard to escape. There are...

Catch Them with The Infamous ‘Pena Choke’ from 5 Positions

The ‘Pena Choke’ is a sinister choke using your own lapel, from BJJ world and ADCC champion Felipe “Preguica” Pena. STEPS: Start: Full back control 1. Start from a seat belt control...

The Complete Guide To The BJJ Turtle Position

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...

This Omoplata to Armbar Transition Works Like a Charm

What’s the best way to ensure submission success in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? No, it’s not practicing one technique to the point of perfection… And no, it isn’t learning how to do...

Do Your Side Control Escapes Suck? These Details Change Everything

If you’re being honest with us, you’ll probably say that your Side Control Escapes could use some work… Or that, quite frankly, they kind of suck. And that’s fine – but...

Understand The “Center Line” Concept In BJJ – And Improve Faster

There are a lot of techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As a matter of fact, there are so many of them that there’s no way you’ll be able to learn them all. But what you can do is focus...

Watch: Carla Esparza Suffers Cut That Ends Grappling Match vs. Danielle Kelly

The Fury Grappling 3 match between Carla Esparza and Danielle Kelly didn’t end as either of the two athletes nor the grappling community had hoped. Stepping in to replace Rose Namajunas in the...

Ryan Hall: “I Miss BJJ & I’m Looking Forward to Doing ADCC Next Year”

Ryan Hall got back on track in MMA with his unanimous decision win against Darrick Minner at UFC 269. This was Hall’s first win since July 2019; after a lot of injuries and cancelled fights, as...

UFC 269: Ryan Hall Uses First-Class Grappling, Wins via Decision

Ryan Hall is back in business! He put on a display of his signature, first-class grappling skillset and earned a unanimous decision win against Darrick Minner at UFC 269. In the first round –...

Try This Slick Armbar from Side Control Setup by Nicholas Meregali

Usually, when learning how to set up an Armbar from Side Control, you’re taught to pull your opponent towards you (by grabbing behind their shoulder); so as to expose them not just for Armbar,...