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Weak vs Strong Side of Rearmount; the Debate Continues
It turns out that the rearmount is a controversial position.
On the one hand it’s widely acknowledged as a position o...
How To Do the Cross Collar Choke from Mount
The cross collar choke from mount is one of the very first chokes that you learn in BJJ.
And it works well against be...
Rob Biernacki Advice On Your “A Game”
Jiu-jitsu Times : When we talk about having an “A Game” in jiu-jitsu, what does that mean? How does a student identif...
Correct and Incorrect Sides of Rearmount
At the bottom of this article is a new video talking about the correct and incorrect side of rearmount.
But first a l...
Rearmount from A to Z
The newest Grapplearts instructional was officially released today, and it’s called ‘The Back Attacks Formula!‘
And i...
The Reverse Armbar from Closed Guard
I was a white belt when I first saw the reverse armbar from closed guard (also known as the ‘arm crush’, the ‘razor l...
BJJ Mythbusting: Is It Ever OK to Cross Your Ankles In Rear Mount?
BJJ blackbelts Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting debunk the myth that it is never okay to cross your ankles in rear/b...
Can You Cross Your Ankles in Back Mount?
“Never cross your ankles when you’re in back mount!” This rule is often taught as gospel to BJJ beginners.
Truly, it’...
Podcast EP 34: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Principles with Rob Biernacki (plus Ninjas, Insane Martial Arts Instructors and Martial Arts Cults)
The latest episode of the Grapplearts Radio Podcast is out. In it I talk with Rob Biernacki, a friend, BJJ black bel...
A Trick to Set Up the Grips You Need to Pass Your Opponent’s Guard
One of the keys to passing the guard effectively and efficiently is controlling the grip battle.
But a quality oppone...
How to Stop the Double Underhooks Guard Pass
The double underhooks guard pass is one of the low passes you see most in high level competition.
It’s favored by big...
How to Tape Your Fingers for BJJ
Some BJJ players – including myself – train and compete with their hands au naturel.
But BJJ can be rough on the hand...