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One Breath, One Attack; A Heuristic for Guard Domination
There’s a BJJ black belt strategy for the guard that anyone can use…
This approach keeps your opponent in danger of g...
The Gripfighting and Kuzushi Formula, Now in App Format!
Today the best-selling Gripfighting and Kuzushi Formula is now available on your phone through the Grapplearts BJJ Ma...
No Gi Gripfighting Sequence
Let’s talk about a plan and a sequence to get a good grip in no gi grappling, rather than just conceding the initial ...
What is Kuzushi in BJJ and What Can It Do For You?
Let’s talk about Kuzushi in BJJ, and why it’s a critical skill to develop if you want to have good guard sweeps, subm...
Top 10 Throws and Takedowns for BJJ
I’ll go ahead and say it: every practitioner should have at least a couple of throws and takedowns for BJJ. Yes, it’...
The Five Types of Triangle Choke You Need to Know
The triangle choke is one of the most powerful BJJ submissions. Thousands upon thousands of matches have been ended w...
Implications of the IBJJF Legalising Heel Hooks and Reaping
Starting Jan 1st 2021 adult brown and black belts will be able to use heel hooks and leg reaping entanglements at the...
An Easy Way to Take the Back
Taking someone’s back and achieving rearmount moves you right to the pinnacle of the BJJ positional hierarchy (click ...
How To Do the North South Choke
The north south choke is a powerful choke that you can apply from the top of sidemount or the north south position.
T...
The North South Kimura Armlock
Here’s a short 1:55 video taking you through the the Kimura armlock attack from the north-south position.
This Kimura...
The Step-by-Step Armbar from Mount
The armbar from mount is often taught as the ‘CPR’ armbar where you’re mounted on your opponent, he sticks his arms s...
Taking the Back from the Ball and Chain Sweep in de la Riva Guard
Over the past few months on this blog I’ve been sharing a lot of de la Riva guard material.
This series has been cent...