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Gordon Ryan’s Reverse Triangle-Kimura Dilemma from ‘Game Over’ Position

In BJJ, most experienced practitioners are used to defending front triangles. These are the type of triangles set up from a guard position, either closed, half, or open guard. You can usually set up...

Never Before Released Footage of Helio Gracie Training Son Royce for Sakuraba

20 years ago, Kazushi Sakuraba defeated Royce Gracie in the longest fight in MMA History. The bout lasted an incredible 90 Minutes! Kazushi Sakuraba, a professional wrestler who derived his...

Watch: Mikey Musumeci Heel Hooks Lucas Pinheiro in Less Than 90 Seconds

Mikey Musumeci! A name now known extremely well on the grappling scene. After not competing in No Gi for over 5 years (!), he decided to start competing exclusively in it during 2021; exclusively...

Breaking Down Jon Jones’s Style Of Fighting

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...

BJJ Black Belt: How Not to Get Robbed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Safety is one of the most common reasons why some people don’t want to go to Brazil. Let’s look at how dangerous Brazil is, how you can stay safe and avoid any trouble, and finally what to do...

Ryan Hall On How To Add Extra Breaking Power to Kimura from Reverse Triangle

In BJJ, most experienced practitioners are used to defending front triangles. These are the type of triangles set up from a guard position, either closed, half, or open guard. You can usually set up...

A Blow By Blow Account Of The Rickson Gracie vs Yoji Anjo Closed Door Fight

Japanese pro wrestling superstar Nobuhiko Takada had been calling out the legendary Brazilian fighter Rickson Gracie, who did not even acknowledge him. Yoji Anjo, a famous pro-wrestler back in Japan,...

Travis Stevens- How I Mentally Prepare for Judo/BJJ Competitions

Competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t as simple as just „going out there“ and „giving your best“. Sure, it’s important to enjoy the experience and have fun; but if you want to create...

How To Improve Your Back Mount 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...

How to Tailor Jiu-Jitsu to your Body Type by Renzo Gracie

A Grappler’s game starts to develop after around 4 years of training or around a purple belt in BJJ. However, that doesn’t stop a white or blue belt from experimenting with different things....

Why The Focus On GRIPS Could Actually Be Hindering Your Jiu-Jitsu

Grips are important in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as they often determine who is on the defensive and who is on the offensive side of the match. However, as important as they are, focusing too much on them...

The Secret to Finishing the Elusive Reverse Triangle

In BJJ, most experienced practitioners are used to defending front triangles. These are the type of triangles set up from a guard position, either closed, half, or open guard. You can usually set up...

Can A BJJ Guy With No Wrestling Experience Be Good At Takedowns?

So you’ve been training BJJ for some time now, and you came to a frightening conclusion – your takedowns suck! But, luckily enough, you aren’t willing to let it remain that way…...

Breaking: Ralph Gracie is a Free Man; Released Early From Prison Sentence For Almeida Assault

Back on January 20, 2021, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA legend Ralph Gracie was sentenced to six months in prison for having assaulted Flavio Almeida back in December 2018. Ralph Gracie was yesterday...

Video: Fighter Gets Caught in Omoplata But Then Submits Opponent with Rare & Sneaky Toe Hold in MMA

Toeholds! How often do you practice them, how often do you go for them when you roll; be it in training or competition? Chances are that the answer is: „Honestly, not so often.“ And you’re not...

Two Of The Most Effective Surprise Reverse Triangle Choke Set Ups

In BJJ, most experienced practitioners are used to defending front triangles. These are the type of triangles set up from a guard position, either closed, half, or open guard. You can usually set up...

Are You Capable Enough To Be a Jiu Jitsu Instructor As A PURPLE BELT?

So you’re a purple belt now? Congratulations! You already fell so deep into the BJJ rabbit hole that you probably won’t ever be pulled back out; in other words, your love for Jiu Jitsu is...

Here’s How To Take Your Circuit Training Routine To The Next Level

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...

When Things Get Crazy: Flashiest Techniques in Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu, the game of human chess. Grappling is considered by many one of the most difficult sports to master. Learning moves generally require a combination of intelligence, timing, coordination...

Nine Beginners Tips For Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Any type of fitness training can be daunting for the first-timer, be it a plank routine or a more rigorous cardio routine. And fighting does add a different challenge to it – you have to be...

Eddie Bravo Grappling with Shinya Aoki, High Level Lockdown & Electric Chair Application

Shinya Aoki is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing currently for Rizin Fighting Federation, grappler, and former police trainee currently competing in ONE Championship’s lightweight division....

The Perfect Counter For When They Stall Using The Lockdown

The Lockdown can be a tricky position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Once your training partner locks it up and that pressure on your calf starts to set in, you know that you’re in deep trouble. So...

‘World’s Best Grappler’ Easily Submits Olympic Judo Champion Satoshi Ishii at SUG 20

Not even the second performance within the Submission Underground promotion was successful for Satoshi Ishii. After being defeated by Mason Fowler ten days ago in the title fight, the...

Do You Want To Land A Sponsor In BJJ? This Is How To Do It

Have you ever thought to yourself: „Jeez, I train BJJ all the time and am actually quite good at it… Perhaps I could get a sponsorship? That would be so cool!“ Well, yeah, it would be cool...