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An Interview With ADCC Veteran Alec Baulding
After watching the video Alec Baulding made titled “Being Black in Jiu-Jitsu” there was one thing that he said that r...
Bored Of BJJ Solo Drills? Try These Animal Movement Drills Instead
At a time when the majority of the BJJ community is completely unable to train with a partner, some of the biggest na...
Here’s What an ADCC Training Camp is Like: Sweat, Blood, Mat Monsters, and Getting Smashed by Lucas Lepri (Alec Baulding Diaries, Part 2)
Editor’s Note: As part of our 2019 ADCC coverage, we are featuring blogs written by competitor Alec Baulding. This is...
In 2007, Alec Baulding was just a fanboy. This weekend he is competing in the ADCC world championship. (Alec Baulding Diaries, Part 1)
Editor’s Note: As part of our 2019 ADCC coverage, we are featuring blogs written by competitor Alec Baulding. This is...
Here’s How To Finally Escape The Heavy Guy’s Side Control
Side control is easy enough to get out of when you’re underneath someone who weighs 30 lbs less than you, but we all ...
Your Spider Guard Doesn’t Have To Be Garbage Just Because You’re Short
Spider guard is often hailed as the perfect guard for That Training Partner who has stupidly long limbs. But even if ...
Crelinsten, Baulding Among East Coast ADCC Trials Winners
The highly anticipated East Coast ADCC Trials finally happened yesterday, with competitors like Marvin Castelle, Jon ...
What Should You Be Working On After One, Five, And Ten Years Of Training?
Anyone with a few years (or honestly, even a few months) of experience in jiu-jitsu can tell you that as you evolve, ...
Get Comfy With The De La Riva Guard With These Sweeps And Attacks
The de la Riva guard is a useful and popular position in jiu-jitsu, but if you’re a newbie or just aren’t sure about ...
The Differences Between Playing A Shallow Vs. Deep Lasso Guard
The lasso guard can be an effective way to control and sweep your opponent when used properly, but how you use it can...
These Guard Transitions Are Perfect For Shorter Grapplers
Being a short jiu-jitsu practitioner isn’t always easy or fun, especially when you get jealous of all those spider gu...
How To Pull Guard In Competition The RIGHT Way
Pulling guard in competition is often scoffed at by takedown and wrestling enthusiasts, but it can be an effective wa...