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World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall Grapples with UFC Heavyweight Tom Aspinall

Eddie Hall, also known as “The Beast,” is a former champion of the World’s Strongest Man competition. Recently, he decided to explore the world of grappling by testing his skills...

These Tripod Sweep Details Will Change Your Game

The Tripod Sweep is probably one of the first sweeps that you were taught in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And no wonder – because it’s a great tool to have in your Open Guard toolbox. However,...

The Five Finger Guillotine is the Perfect Counter to the Body Lock Pass

If you’ve been following the pro BJJ scene, you may noticed many top grapplers having incredible success with a certain type of pass: The bodylock pass which is also known as the double over pass....

These Highly Effective Habits Will Supercharge Your Jiu-Jitsu

Here’s the thing. You can try to learn as many techniques as possible in Jiu-Jitsu – you can dedicate all of your time drilling and trying them out in sparring sessions… But the...

Garry Tonon Has The Most Unstoppable Toe Hold Setup

Ah, the Toe Hold… One of those submissions that come on quick and that you have to be fast to tap to – otherwise, something is most certainly going to “pop”. But if...

Here’s How To Kneebar From Over Under Pass (It’s Super Effective)

You know that “saying” that goes something like: “Sc**w it, go for a Leg Lock” when someone doesn’t want to (or can’t) pass guard – and then just goes for...

BJJ Shoulder Locks: Understanding The Differences Between Tarikoplata And Baratoplata

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...

John Danaher Discusses The Effectiveness Of The Smother Tap: “Not For Everybody”

John Danaher recently shared his insights on the Smother Tap – a technique often used by his New Wave Jiu-Jitsu team members in competition. This technique involves mounting an opponent and...

What Does John Danaher Really Think About The Smother Choke?

When you train BJJ, you’re always looking for high percentage techniques that require minimum effort and risk and offer maximum return. One highly effective submission in Jiu-Jitsu is the...

Felipe Pena Challenges Nicholas Meregali To No-Gi & Gi Match

If you’re a part of the BJJ community that wants to see a match between Nicholas Meregali and Felipe Pena, then you might be in luck… Because Pena has challenged Meregali – to both...

Conor McGregor Promoted To BJJ Black Belt: “20 Years Of Hard Work”

Conor McGregor, former two-division UFC champion and arguably the most famous MMA fighter in the world, has been promoted to BJJ black belt! Promotion took place last Monday (September 4), with the...

Simple Low Risk Way To Tap Everyone with the ‘Smother Choke’

When you train BJJ, you’re always looking for high percentage techniques that require minimum effort and risk and offer maximum return. One highly effective submission in Jiu-Jitsu is the...

BJJ Blue Belt Travels 5,937 Miles to Learn Bjj from John Danaher

Alex Toma is a BJJ blue belt from Romania whose dream was to go meet his idol John Danaher and train under him. In February 2023, he packed his bags and travelled to Austin, Texas to stay for 5...

IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix: Nicholas Meregali Defeats Victor Hugo

Nicholas Meregali and Victor Hugo faced off against each other this Friday in the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix finals match… And Meregali got the win, as well as the $40,000 prize! It was a...

Giant Killer: The Evolution Of Lachlan Giles

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...

Craig Jones: “The Whole Leg Lock Phase in Jiu-Jitsu Has Already Passed”

Gunnar Nelson is a professional Jiu Jitsu and MMA fighter from Iceland. Gunnar started training in BJJ under Ireland’s Joh Kavanagh and he placed fourth in the ADCC tournament (open weight...

Nicky Rod: “I’ve Never Taken Gear”

When will the rematch between Gordon Ryan and Nicky Rodriguez take place? It’s difficult to say. But Nicky Rod appears to want it to happen as soon as possible. In a recent interview by...

Olympic Wrestling Champion Gable Stevenson Challenges Nicky Rod to Grappling Match

Olympic gold medalist in Freestyle wrestling Gable Steveson, is recognized as one of the best wrestlers on the planet, & he has just issued a challenge to ADCC silver medalist Nicky Rodriguez for...

Craig Jones after Defeating Felipe Pena: “I’m the Number 1 P4P Grappler on the Planet”

The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 event was a resounding success – with plenty of high-quality Craig Jones defeated Felipe Pena via Decision (Fastest Escape Time in Overtime) Craig Jones with...

Andre Galvao Shares Valuable Life Lesson: “Surrender Or Continue?”

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can teach us many valuable life lessons… One of them being to keep going. Andre Galvao has learned that lesson well throughout his lengthy and extremely successful career...

Actor Tom Hardy Competed Once Again in BJJ Over the Weekend & Won Gold

Actor Tom Hardy has competed once again in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament over the weekend and he has won another gold medal. The BJJ blue belt has competed 3 times in the past year with already 4...

Nicholas Meregali & Felipe Pena “Roast” Each Other In A No-Gi Superfight Hype-Up

Will Nicholas Meregali and Felipe Pena face each other in a no-gi superfight? Well, it seems like that’s something that at least Felipe Pena wants to do! Actually, Meregali called out Pena for...

Leg Lock Defense Technique: The Roll Through

Ah, the Heel Hook… Every submission grappler’s dream and nightmare at the same time – it just depends whether you’re on the giving or the receiving end of it. However, if your Heel Hook...

2023 CBJJ Brasileiros: Biggest Ever BJJ Competition in the World with 8,000 Competitors

When it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, the most prestigious tournament in the world is the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships. After the IBJJF worlds a close candidate for second most...