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The Evolution of the ‘Logsplitter’ from Fluke to Trusted BJJ Technique
Today I want to tell you a story about how I stumbled across a technique by fluke at a tournament, and how it became ...
Get Up, Stand Up!
Why getting off the ground is a critical skills in grappling!
(originally published in Black Belt Magazine)
When mixe...
17 Tips for an Active Bottom Half Guard
These are some important aspects to focus on and remember when it comes to being on the bottom in half guard
D...
A Cool Trick for Finishing the Rear Naked Choke
When you’re attacking with the Rear NakedChoke (aka the RNC) you’ve got to have answers for when your opponent buries...
The Three Most Common Butterfly Guard Mistakes
When most people start using the Butterfly Guard in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and/or submission grappling, they make ...
A ‘Stupid’ Armlock I Was Pretty Sure Would NEVER Work…
Sometimes you just gotta have faith…
In the video below I’ll share an armlock with you that I’d been shown multiple t...
Trapped Flat in Half Guard? Do This!
The half guard can be a powerful attacking position so long as you stay on your side and maintain your mobility.
Howe...
Leglocks In MMA, Some Lessons For The Rest Of Us
A fan recently posted a great question on the Grapplearts Facebook Fan Page (click here to visit the Grapplearts Page...
Double Threat Attacks from the Bottom Position
In grappling, sometimes a submission can be more than just a submission.
Let me explain…
There is no shortage of dif...
Frank Mir’s Kimura on Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140
UFC 140 last Saturday night was one of the best MMA shows in recent memory.
There were lots of exciting matchups, but...
Triangle Chokes for People with Short Legs
The triangle choke is one of the signature submissions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Just about everyone takes a stab at pe...
An Advanced Submission used at the Highest Level
I thought that this was just too cool not to share…
A few years ago my friend Matt Kirtley sent me a breakdown of the...