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Joao Miyao Shows A Baratoplata Setup From Closed Guard

If you have never performed a Baratoplata submission in Jiu-Jitsu… Then you’re in for a treat! “Baratoplata”is a very powerful shoulder lock. You can set it up from multiple positions...

Jeremiah Vance Shows How The Most Effetive Rear Naked Choke In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The Rear Naked Choke is probably the move that most people see as synonymous for Jiu-Jitsu… And yet, a lot of BJJ practitioners (especially those who’re just starting out) don’t...

Is This One Of The Nastiest Submissions In BJJ? The “100%”

There’s quite a number of nasty submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But the “100%” could triumph over a lot of them. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there is a thin line between a...

Baratoplata From Spider Guard Is One Of The Coolest Submissions In BJJ

If you have never performed a Baratoplata submission in Jiu-Jitsu… Then you’re in for a treat! “Baratoplata”is a very powerful shoulder lock. You can set it up from multiple...

This Heel Hook Setup Is One Of The Most Devastating Ones

Would you like to become known as the athlete who wins BJJ matches fast, perhaps in the opening seconds? Then your best bet would be to go for a Leg Lock. More specifically – for the Heel Hook....

Threaten The Back Take & Front Headlock – With This Arm Drag Technique

The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...

Advanced Heel Hook Details: Outside Triangle & Full Cross Finishes

Would you like to become known as the athlete who wins BJJ matches fast, perhaps in the opening seconds? Then your best bet would be to go for a Leg Lock. More specifically – for the Heel Hook....

Marcelo Garcia Shows How To Perfect The North South Choke

Marcelo Garcia is one of the bjj greats. His weapon of choice was often the Guillotine with which he submitted quite a few big names. Among them are: Victor Estima, Josh Hinger, Kron Gracie, Mike...

Neil Melanson Shows How To Do The “Ankle Lace”

In Jiu-Jitsu, 80% of your time will be spent either defending your guard or passing the guard. Against a very high level guard player, passing the guard is definitely one of the hardest aspects to...

This Straight Ankle Lock Variation Is Super Tight & Super Painful

Leglock submissions are alive and kicking! It seems like lower body attacks will not go out of fashion soon and how else could it be, when time after time we witness their efficiency on the highest...

Armbar From Side Control: These Details Make All The Difference

Side Control is, for many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students, their favorite position. And deservedly so, as it’s perhaps the safest one to hold and as it has a number of attacking options at its...

Is This The Tightest Kneebar Setup You’ve Ever Seen?

A kneebar (also known as legbar, kneelock or hiza-juji-gatame) is a leglock that can hyperextend the knee. The basic kneebar technique is similar to that of an armbar. The practitioner will...

This Kneebar From 50/50 Works Like A Charm

The 50/50 is one of the most versatile positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – predominantly when it comes to Leg Locks. It gives you ample opportunities for a Heel Hook attack, and even for Kneebars,...

Neil Melanson Reveals A Surprising Guillotine Choke Counter: The Americana

Through the years there were plenty of debates on the guillotine. There’s a variety of grips, variations and body type modifications you can apply in order to get the most from the experience....

The North South Choke: A Fantastic Pinning Position

Some chokes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Well, you wouldn’t want to do them to a friend. Unless that friend is your favorite training partner, of course; because then you can be sure that they...

Ezekiel Choke From Mount: How To Defend Against It?

Sode guruma jime (“sleeve wheel constriction”) is a type of Judo chokehold, which compresses the opponent’s trachea or the carotid arteries. The technique can be executed from a variety of...

The Tarikoplata Is A Powerful Submission – Here’s How To Finish It

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is limitless. It is constantly evolving and with the internet, new techniques are readily available to even the newest white belts. This makes the sport of BJJ evolve even faster...

BJJ Collar Choke Advice: Use Two Fingers, Not Four

It is important to have a Jiu-Jitsu game that is not entirely dependent on whether or not your adversary is wearing a gi. However, when your opponent is wearing a Gi, it becomes a great weapon for...

This Is How To Use The Kimura For Self Defense (Closed Guard)

One can never necessarily be completely “ready” for a real self defense situation, however, we can increase our odds of surviving against a violent attacker by targeting certain moves, and...

Set Up Takedowns & Guillotine Chokes Easily: The Inside Tie Side To Side Snap Downs

One of the best ways to take down your opponent in grappling and jiu-jitsu is undoubtedly through the use of single and double legs. However, although these takedowns are often regarded as...

The Guillotine Choke: Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec Explains Important Concepts

The guillotine is a cruel strangulation. It goes fast, from multiple angles, no matter how strong you are. This versatility and speed make the guillotine ideal for sport BJJ players, who occasionally...

Firas Zahabi Shows A Cool Armbar From North-South Setup

Side Control is, for many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students, their favorite position. And deservedly so, as it’s perhaps the safest one to hold and as it has a number of attacking options at its...

Roy Dean Shows A Great Figure Four To Armbar Transition

There are countless moves used in BJJ, and it can take decades for you to master most of them. Being great at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t about how many techniques you know – it’s about how sound...

This Lapel Choke From Closed Guard Is Super Powerful

Lapel chokes are submissions that can be performed using your lapel or the opponent’s. Some lapel chokes require you to grab around the opponent’s collar or below in the lapel area. Chokes done...