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Ever Wonder Why You Can’t Finish the Choke from the Mount? Jean Jacques Machado Shows You Why
The mount position is one of the most dominant controlling positions in BJJ. It is one of the fundamental positions i...
Examining Strengths and Weaknesses of the Major Grappling Arts
‘Grappling’ refers to techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent in order to gain a physical advantag...
Jean Jacques Machado Shares Blueprint for Beating Bigger, Stronger Opponents in BJJ
Are you considering competing in an absolute division? Or you simply have some heavy training partners in your BJJ ac...
The Biggest Mental & Training Mistakes Holding Back Your Success in BJJ
Guest post by 5x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria, who is known for his half guard. He achieved a phenomenal double ...
Marcio Feitosa Has a Smart Way to Use Jiu-Jitsu To Counter A Wrestler’s Shot
Gracie Barra’s 4th degree black belt Marcio Feitosa shows a great technique that will help when facing a opponent goo...
Golden Rule: Never Ask Your BJJ Instructor About Your Next Belt
This is a sentiment most everyone has felt at one time or another throughout their jiu jitsu journey. Their hard work...
This Wrist Lock From The Back Will Get You Taps Every Time
The Wrist Lock is an incredibly sneaky and versatile submission. It can be set up from just about anywhere, without y...
What Does It Take To Earn A BJJ Black Belt?
Almost everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wants to get their black belt. However, “getting it” actually...
White Belt Attacks Referee at BJJ Competition
At a recent IBJJF competition in the white belt division, we saw a lethal baseball choke trap applied. It was set up ...
BJJ White Belts: This’s How To Make Your Armbar More Efficient From Top Positions
Don’t tell us, we know it happened to you like a million times… You’ve finally gained top position – either a Mount o...
UFC’s Rodolfo Vieira Undergoes Medical Tests: “This Is The Toughest Day Of My Life”
Rodolfo Vieira is one of the best-known and most beloved BJJ athletes in the world. And not only that; but he’s also ...
Brendan Schaub Says ‘No Chance’ Gilbert Burns Submits Khamzat Chimaev
After easily dispatching of his opponent Li Jingliang in his last UFC fight, Khamzat Chimaev made a quick return to a...