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“Tap, Tap, Taaaap!” Pete Letsos’ Terrible (And Hilarious) Pressure-Based Submission Sequence

Be honest with us: do you sometimes tap from pressure? There’s no shame to it, especially if you’re (relatively) new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or if your training partners are a lot heavier than you...

How does losing a lot in training and competition make you good at Jiu-Jitsu?

Nobody likes to be submitted in training or in competition, but there is a famous saying “There is no losing in Jiu-Jitsu, you either win or you learn”. Jocko Willink gives some good advice on...

John Danaher On What’s Wrong with BJJ Takedowns?

John Danaher, the highly respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach , delves into the shortcomings of takedowns in BJJ. He identifies three primary issues: motivational, coaching, and training problems. 1....

Is It Worth Studying Your Opponent’s Game Before Jiu Jitsu Competitions?

When it comes to competing in Jiu-Jitsu championships, one of the most debated topics is the value of studying your opponent’s game prior to matches. As competitors progress through the ranks,...

Learn How To “Smesh” The Guard Like Khabib

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...

Being Promoted for Winning a Jiu-Jitsu Competition, Right or Wrong?

In the realm of Jiu Jitsu, the pinnacle of recognition is often marked by the acquisition of a new belt, signifying the completion of a stage and readiness for the next. The traditional sequence of...

Who are the Judokas with The Best Ground Game?

  in Judo, the ground game (Newaza) is given less attention than in BJJ. That doesn’t mean that Judokas are not good on the ground. There are many Judokas that have amazing Newaza and...

Islam Makhachev Explains Why He Thinks BJJ Specialists Struggle in MMA

The UFC 284 fightcard was a super exciting one. It was headlined by a main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev; with Makhachev taking the decision victory after a great fight....

Why Dagestanis (And Chechens) Are So Good at Combat Sports

With Islam Makhachev defending his UFC Lightweight Championship against Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284, the dominance of fighters from the Caucasus region continues. Known for their cold temperatures...

Coming Back to Jiu-Jitsu After an Extended Break. Don’t Make This Mistake

Written by Benjamin Reed, BJJ purple belt from the USA, follow him instagram.com/benjamin_reed_phuket Many people have this idealistic view that their progression from white to Blackbelt is going to...

Bibiano Fernandes Thinks Back To The Time When He’d Sleep On The Mats: “We Trained A Lot”

Bibiano Fernandes – 5th-degree BJJ black belt – has a journey from the mats of Manaus, Amazonas, to the global stage that is a story of determination and skill. Fernandes is currently...

Maggie Grindatti Retires From Grappling Competition By Removing her Rashguard & Leaving it on the Mat

Maggie Grindatti Lira has chosen the 2023 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship as the stage to announce her retirement from the world of professional grappling. Despite her relatively young age (31) and...

The True Fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu: Stop Learning “Techniques” & “Moves”

The True Fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu As a beginner it is very confusing where to start. Everybody will tell you to start with “The Fundamentals”. Yet nobody seems to be sure what these...

Spectacular ADXC Debut Edition: Gracie vs. Henderson & Bahiense vs. Batista

The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) arrives with an impressive card for its debut edition, on October 20th at the Mubadala Arena! The most prominent grappling athletes in the world will step...

BJJ Throws: Everything You Need To Know And 6 Throws That Work

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 Legend Gui Mendes’ 3 Things That Make You a Better BJJ Competitor

So you want to be a BJJ champion and stand on the podium with a gold medal around your neck at your next tournament? You’ve been training hard, you’ve put in the hours at the academy,...

Here’s How To Utilize Ankle Picks For 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...

Khamzat Chimaev Wants to Face Gordon Ryan in a Grappling Match

Khamzat Chimaev, a Swedish-Chechen UFC welterweight/ middleweight, is still just a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, despite high level Wrestling experience. In one of his recent vlogs, he was seen...

Bruno Bastos Explains Extremely Important Judo Principles For BJJ Athletes

Takedowns are the mark of all grappling sports (Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo etc). They all rely on taking the fight to the ground, regardless of what you do afterwards. Takedowns can be a tough...

Nick Rodriguez Shows A Super Useful Mat Return Drill

What do you think: how important is wrestling in Jiu-Jitsu? Particularly in no-gi? Well, almost every professional and elite Jiu-Jitsu competitor will say that wrestling is vital to your success...

Nick Rodriguez Shows A Simple Wrestling Drill Against A Stationary Partner

What do you think: how important is wrestling in Jiu-Jitsu? Particularly in no-gi? Well, almost every professional and elite Jiu-Jitsu competitor will say that wrestling is vital to your success...

JT Torres On His Love For Skateboarding: “It Was My First Love”

JT Torres is one of the top-ranking BJJ athletes in the world today… But did you know that his first love wasn’t Jiu-Jitsu – but skateboarding? As a matter of fact, Torres is...

You’ve Got To Learn This Ankle Pick Takedown Technique

It’s impossible for any serious BJJ practitioner to have too many throws in his/her arsenal. That’s because you might have a hard time getting some opponents down with certain techniques, while...

Khabib Ranks Greatest MMA Fighters Ever – Includes Royce Gracie

Khabib Nurmagomedov, retired UFC lightweight champion and one of the greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters in history, has made his own list of top 15 MMA fighters of all time! And yes, among...