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The Most Successful Gracie Family Fighter of All Time
Not only is Robert Drysdale a BJJ and ADCC World Champion, he has also conducted extensive research into the history ...
Seven Reasons Carlson Gracie Was the First Modern MMA Coach and Fighter
Carlson Gracie fought 18 Vale Tudo in the 1950’s and 60’s. His 17 wins make him the most successful Gracie fighter to...
How to do the Low Single for No Gi Grappling
The low single is a variation of the single leg takedown, which is one of the staple techniques of wrestling.
Probabl...
Fake Low, Go High; How to Use Level Change Fakes to Set Up Takedowns and Submissions
There’s a universal combative principle known as ‘fake east, go west.’
This idea has been valid since forever. It has...
3 Fundamental No-Gi BJJ Takedowns
When it comes to takedowns, much like submissions, you want to create chains; therefore if one doesn’t work out, ther...
5 Leglock Entries From Standup
Let’s take a look at 5 leglock entries from a standing position. By combining your takedowns with these submissions y...
Jumping Guillotine Choke
A lot of jiu-jitsu guys struggle on their feet, especially when they’re facing a superior wrestler.
Fortunately there...
NEW INSTRUCTIONAL!! 30 Second Fight Finishes
Elliott Bayev is one of the most detail-oriented instructors I’ve ever met.
His first instructional with Grapplearts ...
John Danaher: “Even If You Pull Guard, You Need To Learn Takedowns”
No matter what some may tell you, there’s no shame in being a guard puller. It’s a legit move and tactic to use in tr...
Kit Dale: “Not Being Good At Takedowns Comes With Many Problems”
Yeah, we get it – you’re not that good with takedowns. You never were and you, kind of, believe that takedowns just a...
5 Fundamental Takedowns Every Grappler Should Know
Ideally every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner should have at least a few takedowns and throws in their BJJ arsenal, ...
Video: Olympic Wrestler J’den Cox Demonstrates Takedowns on Gordon Ryan
J’den Cox and Gordon Ryan are two of the absolute best at what they do. Cox is a three-time NCAA Division I national ...