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Making the Armbar from Guard Harder to Escape
How many times have you gone for an armbar from the guard only to have your opponent escape your attack, pass your gu...
3 Tips to Tighten Any Joint Lock Technique
It’ s not easy to tap out a high level grappler with a joint lock.
First of all their submission prevention is tight....
Three Steps to Mastering Any Technique
Some people look at grappling as a giant grab-bag of techniques. They may learn hundreds of techniques, but there’s n...
How to Escape Cross Side Mount
Getting crushed on the bottom of the cross-side mount is one of the most terrible feelings in jiu-jitsu.
In the worst...
5 Tips for Switching from Gi to No Gi
If you’ve mostly been grappling with the gi on then transitioning to no gi submission grappling can be difficult. In ...
The Critical Importance of ‘Kuzushi’ in the Guard
Of all the articles and tips I’ve shared this year, today’s might be the most important one…
This concept and strateg...
Fabio Gurgel on Fighting Vale Tudo in Brazil, Training BJJ World Champions, and More…
I was thrilled to meet up with multiple time BJJ world champion Fabio Gurgel and get him on my show for you.
We talke...
Seph Smith on Sambo, BJJ, and Performing Under Pressure
In this episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast I was thrilled to talk with the articulate and knowledgable Seph Smith....
A 3 Step Process for Making an Angle (and Getting a Big Advantage) in the Closed Guard
When you’re fighting your opponent in the Closed Guard, you don’t want to be facing straight towards your opponent cr...
12 BJJ Black Belts Give Their Best Tips for Starting BJJ {Video and Podcast}
Today you’re going to get 12 BJJ black belts give their best tips, strategies and advice for people just starting out...
Countergripping – What to Do if You Can’t Break Your Opponent’s Grips.
We all know how important it is to break grips when you’re in someones guard, right?
For example, if someone has a de...
Do You Know The Difference Between Basics, Fundamentals, And Concepts In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Students of BJJ hear “Focus on the basics” or “Focus on the fundamentals!” all of the time. Sound advice to be sure. ...