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Be Humble: You Think You’re Good at BJJ Until You Train with Someone Who is Actually Good at BJJ
In every BJJ gym, you will find somebody who has a developed skillset but is cocky or arrogant. Why is that? Instead ...
Ken Shamrock Talks Leaving The UFC In 1996: “I Sacrificed What I Wanted To Do So I Could Support My Family”
Ken Shamrock was the face of the UFC back in 1996… But then, in the prime of his career, he decided to leave the prom...
Bo Nickal On Khamzat Chimaev: “He’s Basically Wrestling High School Kids In Sweden”
Bo Nickal is never shy to showcase and emphasize his wrestling skills… Even when it comes to a potential matchup agai...
Ruotolo Brothers Are Building Their “Dream Gym” In Costa Rica
2022 has been nothing less than exceptional for the Ruotolo Brothers, who are slowly taking over the BJJ scene. Even ...
Tye Ruotolo Shows A “Kiss Of The Dragon To Kneebar” Setup
If you enjoy playing the Reverse De La Riva Guard, then the Kiss Of The Dragon might be one of your favorite entries/...
Ever Tried The “Front Rear Naked Choke”? Now’s The Time
Setting up no gi chokes is an invaluable skill that every serious grappler needs in their submission arsenal. These c...
The “Money Vela” – Old School Armlock Setup From Standing
One of the greatest thing about Jiu-Jitsu is its vast arsenal of submission holds. These can come from any position a...
Henry Akins Will Make You Rethink The Way You Do The Hip Escape
The Hip Escape (or the Shrimp) is a fundamental BJJ technique that almost everyone is taught in their very first clas...
Never Get Smashed In Butterfly Guard Again – With These Tips By Adam Wardzinski
Do you often get smashed in Butterfly Guard? Well, if that’s the case, you’re obviously not doing something right – a...
Kimura From Closed Guard: Setup (And Variations) By Roy Dean
Ah, the Kimura from Closed Guard… Many a times the first submission of every BJJ white belt. Hits right into the nost...
Rope Climbing: JT Torres’ “Secret” To Insane Grip Strength
Jonathan “JT” Torres – a 2x ADCC and an IBJJF World Champion, as well as the owner of the Essential Jiu-Jitsu academ...
The Unexpected “Outside Heel Bar” Is Just The Leg Lock You Need
A kneebar (also known as legbar, kneelock or hiza-juji-gatame) is a leglock that can hyperextend the knee. The basic ...