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How to Train Jiu-Jitsu With an Injured Knee?
It can be really difficult to train jiu-jitsu with an injured knee because the legs and the guard are so central to t...
The Answer to Your Jiu-Jitsu Problem is Out There
So the other day in sparring I tried a variation of the berimbolo (an inverting backtake) that I don’t normally do.
I...
3 Great Knee Cut Counters
The Knee Cut Pass is one of the most powerful and most commonly used guard passes in all of grappling.
This pass uses...
A Safe and Effective Open Guard Pull
If you do it wrong then pulling guard can be dangerous for both competitors; I’ve seen people pulling guard knock the...
Rolling Kimura Guard Pass
The rolling Kimura is a surprising way to pass guard. This technique is increasingly being used at the higher levels ...
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...
Standing Armdrag Attack
The standing armdrag to rear naked choke is one of the most powerful combos in jiu-jitsu, used with great success by ...
Jumping Guillotine Choke
A lot of jiu-jitsu guys struggle on their feet, especially when they’re facing a superior wrestler.
Fortunately there...
Deliberate Guard Passing Practice
If you’re on top in the guard during sparring you’ve got a very important choice to make…
Are you going to
Fight him...
How to Pass the Guards of Very Flexible People
It’s can be a real pain to pass the guard of an extremely flexible guard player. Hooks coming at you from every dire...
What is Tripod Passing in Jiu-Jitsu?
My current favorite style of guard passing is called ‘tripod passing.’ This style of passing has been used with great...
How to Apply the Bow and Arrow Choke in Jiu-Jitsu
The bow and arrow choke is one of the highest percentage finishing techniques in all of jiu-jitsu. Statistically it’s...