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These BJJ Guard Passing Concepts Will Revolutionize Your Game

The majority of Jiu-Jitsu is won (or lost) in the guard passing and guard retention. Because, if you can’t pass your opponent’s guard and they can impose their game on you, then...

Toreando Pass To North South: A Guard Pass You Have To Learn

The Toreando Pass is one of the most basic guard passes in Jiu-Jitsu. But, even though it was probably one of the first ones you were taught, it’s still a technique that you will be able to use...

Improve Your X Guard With The Technical Stand Up (By Nicholas Meregali)

So you’re a Leg Lock and leg entanglement connoisseur? Or aiming to become one? That’s great, because learning how to properly enter and apply leg entanglements will have you not just...

BJJ Heel Hook Advice: Follow The Heel With The Knee Tendon Grip

One of the most important things to know when applying Leg Locks is the importance of preserving the knee line and keeping the opponent’s leg in place, as they try to escape the submission. For...

Roger Gracie Has The Most Devastating Wrist Lock From Closed Guard

What’s your opinion on Wrist Locks? Well, regardless of your answer, there is one thing that you cannot help but admit… And that’s that Wrist Locks are effective. And, when applied...

Victor Hugo Shows The Most Powerful BJJ Kneebar

The Kneebar is one of the most devastating submission techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For, if you don’t tap quickly enough, there is one thing that you can be sure of – serious walking...

Gordon Ryan Reveals Details To Escaping From Mount, Side Control, & North South

Oh yeah, indeed… Escaping from pinning positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is never going to be easy. Especially if you’re pinned by someone who knows what they’re doing (and if they...

Rafael Lovato Jr. Explains Spider Guard Fundamentals (You Have To Know This)

So you’ve just started experimenting with the Spider Guard, right? Or, perhaps you’ve been playing with it for quite some time… But still can’t quite get to figure out how to...

This Is How To Do The One Hand Guillotine Choke In Jiu-Jitsu

The Guillotine Choke is one of the most important submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – and it comes in a ton of different variations, each with its own details! However, if there is one thing...

This Heel Hook Setup Is As Brutal As It Looks Like

Heel Hooks are, without a doubt, one of the most vicious submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Especially because there isn’t too much space between feeling something is off… And getting...

Have You Tried This (Super Painful) Straight Ankle Lock Submission?

The Straight Ankle Lock was probably the first Leg Lock technique that you were taught. And you’ve, probably, somewhat ditched it as soon as you found out about Heel Hooks. But here’s the...

This Is How To Do The Teepee Choke In Jiu-Jitsu

If you’re a tall person or you just have lanky legs… The Triangle Choke could be your submission of choice in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, the key word is could; for, even if you do catch...

Here’s An Easy Way To Escape Half Guard In Jiu-Jitsu

Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...

The Knee Fold – Ultimate Detail To Arm Triangle Mount Transition

Kata-Gatame/ Head and arm choke/ Arm Triangle choke is used as a hold down in Judo, and it is mostly used as a choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts. There are many schools of thought...

Jeff Glover Shows A Unique Reversal (Make ‘Em Think They Have Your Back)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a great martial art with a seemingly endless array of techniques to be learned and practiced. And while technical knowledge is absolutely necessary when attempting to...

Garry Tonon Has The Coolest Heel Hook Setup – From Butterfly Guard

The Butterfly Guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a super versatile one. There is a number of attacking options that you can go for from there – and no, it’s not limited just to...

Here’s How To Escape The Worst Back Control (Top Side Triangle & Bottom Side Underhook)

It’s one thing to get stuck in back control, when your opponent puts their hooks in… And it’s a whole other thing when they triangle their legs. Not just because of the degree of...

This Is A Super High Percentage Single Leg Entry (You Have To Learn It)

Struggling to set up the Single Leg takedown? Well, chances are that the reason behind this is that you’re not making your training partners react before you go for it. Meaning, you...

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...

These Side Control Details Make An Insane Difference

Side Control… Simple position, right? Well, maybe. But there are a lot of details that you have to get right to make it work for you. Especially against people who’ve been training for a...

John Danaher Shows The Perfect Attack From Side Control

Ever experienced that brain freeze moment when you (finally) pass to Side Control? It’s almost as if you don’t know what you’re supposed to do from there, even though you’ve...

Gianni Grippo Has A Great Arm Triangle Entry From Leg Drag

The Arm Triangle Choke is one of those submissions that feel really good. Especially once you learn how to finish it with one arm (hint: it’s all about the choke bite) – there...

Nicky Rodriguez Shows The Long Distance Snap Down (Against Squared Stance)

Playing the takedown game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be too complicated. Actually, it can be quite simple – if you learn how to set up takedowns which don’t require too many moves....

Gianni Grippo Has A Cool Arm Triangle Variation (When Opponent Turns)

Kata-Gatame/ Head and arm choke/ Arm Triangle choke is used as a hold down in Judo, and it is mostly used as a choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts. There are many schools of thought...