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Refine Your Reverse-X Heelhook With These Key Details
Transforming a technique from sloppy to refined can make a huge difference in your ability to finish with it. In some...
Some Call This Takedown “Dangerous,” But Here’s How To Do It Safely & Effectively
Freak accidents can happen in a sport like jiu-jitsu, and if they do, it can turn people off from a technique forever...
How To Escape a Beefy Leg and the Ankle Lock You’re Trapped In
Leg entanglements are challenging enough against advanced students. Factor in really strong legs and/or a giant’s foo...
Shut Down Your Opponent’s Annoying Open Guard For Good
Trying to defeat an opponent who has a solid open guard can leave you exhausted and frustrated. However, having a sol...
Stop Letting Half-Guard Lockdown Ruin Your Life
Getting trapped in lockdown is, to put it simply, The Worst. This version of half-guard can be difficult to escape an...
Learn To Pass The Z-Guard With 8th Degree Coral Belt Carlos Machado
The z-guard can be a frustrating one to pass. Your opponent maintains a lot of control over the distance between you,...
Jumping Guard
When you first start to compete, there are a few things you cannot do, heel hooks, wrist locks, toe locks, jumping gu...
Learn 10 Armbars In 10 Minutes With Black Belt & “Because Jitsu” Meme Mastermind Drew Weatherhead
Drew Weatherhead isn’t just a black belt in meme culture — he’s also a legitimate black belt in jiu-jitsu. So if he r...
These BJJ Self-Defense Tips Can Help You If You Get Attacked From Behind
There are a lot of terrible self-defense videos out there, and if you want to really learn how to protect yourself in...
Take Your Omoplata Beyond The Blue Belt Level With These Key Details
It’s not an insult, just a fact — there are some (er… many) details that lower belts often miss in fundamental techni...
Free The Foot: Stop Getting Caught On Your Way To Mount
Mount may be one of the most desirable positions in jiu-jitsu, but the excitement of getting there can be seriously d...
Here’s How To Play De La Riva Guard Without Hurting Your Knees
Playing De La Riva guard can pay off in the short term with great transition and submission opportunities, but in the...