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5 IBJJF Competition Mistakes You Don’t Have to Make
by Guest Author Joanna Trindade
I’m a BJJ blue belt, and although I’ve competed in local tournaments before I recent...
Podcast EP27: Roxanne Modafferi about MMA Training, Continuing to Improve, Tryouts for The Ultimate Fighter, and More
In this podcast episode I talk with Roxanne Modafferi, MMA fighter and TUF standout, about
The differences between M...
9 Rules for BJJ Self Defense
I recently worked with a female friend to teach her a little bit about jiu-jitsu for self defense.
Obviously I believ...
New to Jiu Jitsu? You’ll need a lot of this…
The following guest post is written by Laurie Berenson. She comes to BJJ from a background of training in Muay Thai. ...
The Android BJJ Apps Are Finally Here!
The next generation of instructional Android apps have finally arrived!
As evidenced by the fact that I slept about 2...
How to Maintain Good Posture in Butterfly Guard
Posture in the butterfly guard is incredibly important. With the butterfly guard (as with any guard position) good p...
How to Stabilise Mount Against a Bigger, Stronger Opponent
Many smaller grapplers avoid the mount position because they feel it’s too easy for a larger opponent to simply throw...
The Most Important Concept for No Gi Takedowns
Takedowns can seem difficult, tricky and confusing. Especially if you’re not gifted with a surplus of fast-twitch mus...
The Most Powerful Kneebar
Part of the problem with leglocks is that there are tons of variations. And too many options create confusion, incr...
Ronda Rousey and the Power of Gameplans
In case you were hiding under a rock, Ronda Rousey fought Liz Carmouche last night at UFC 157. She both validated her...
How to Salvage a Failed Butterfly Guard Sweep
The ‘basic’ butterfly guard sweep is one of the most strongest sweeps in grappling. That’s why it shows up again and ...
Hidden Techniques for Maintaining Rear Mount
When people teach the rear mount they often show you how to get your hooks in to achieve the rear mount, and then the...