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New T-Shirts: Keep Calm and Grapple On
We just released these brand new shirts. I had fun looking into the history of the classic ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ ...
Some Thoughts On Training Leglocks
Perhaps one of the most frightening aspects of competition to many jiujiteiros is the prospect of the leg lock battle...
Video: 64 leglocks used in real Jiu-Jitsu fights
The “waist down” submissions are shortcuts widely used by Jiu-Jitsu athletes today. In the video below, learn 64 skil...
The Two Highest Percentage Leglocks vs. de la Riva Guard
The de la Riva guard has exploded in popularity in recent years. Since it was popularised by Ricardo de la Riva there...
The Most Dangerous Throw in Judo & BJJ
There’s a good reason that the extremely effective throw Kani Basami has been banned in all Judo and most BJJ competi...
The Most Distinctive MMA Fighter
Man, nobody else fights like Masakazu Imanari. Such a distinctive (and scary) style…
Imanari is a man on a mission: i...
Tap Out Less Often! The ‘Submission Defense’ App for Android…
After a ton of planning and working with video editors and Android app programers, I’m thrilled to announce that Subm...
The 3 Fanciest Leglocks That Actually Work
Some leglocks are simple, straight-ahead, super-effective submissions that should be in every grappler’s arsenal.
Oth...
Technique 4: Omo Plata to footlock
A four step instructional article on transitioning from guard to the omoplata and then into an unexpected footlock wh...
Clinch to Inside Trip to Heel Hook vs. Punching
Closing the gap in MMA can be the most dangerous part of the fight. Sometimes throwing fake strikes allows you to ge...
The Three Kneebars You Need to Know!
The kneebar is one of my favorite submissions. But I studied it for years before it became a ‘go to’ move.
Some of my...
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...