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Strength vs Endurance Training, with World Record Holder James Pieratt
I caught up with world record holder James Pieratt shortly after he completed a 500-mile, self-supported mountain run...
Taking the Back from Half Guard Using the Kimura Grip
Learning the swinging Kimura backtake is important for at least two reasons…
First, it’s a legitimate way of defendin...
Knee Mount Escape to Backside 50/50
If you can do the basic backward somersault, then I’ve got a pretty spectacular and highly effective kneemount escape...
The SOS Position, The Rosetta Stone of the Omoplata
The omoplata is a very deep position. There are so many different entries, transitions, defences, escapes, and recou...
A Quickstart Guide to the Omoplata in Jiu-Jitsu
This step-by-step guide is designed for you to quickly incorporate the omoplata into your game and build a solid foun...
How to Do the Shotgun Ankle Lock
Rob Biernacki wanted to show me something. It was an ankle lock variation that he’d recently successfully used to win...
Full match video: Jansen Gomes ends Tainan Dalpra’s undefeated IBJJF streak
Watch Jansen Gomes defeat Tainan Dalpra in the final of the middleweight division at the 2023 IBJJF Worlds. Checkmat ...
Video: Rene Sousa taps UFC middleweight contender Andre Petroski at Fury Grappling 7
Elite no-gi competitor Rene Sousa submitted UFC middleweight Andre Petroski with a straight ankle lock at Fury Grappl...
BJJ Trigger Positions
Trigger positions make it easy for you to know when it’s time to attack in jiu-jitsu. Knowing the trigger position fo...
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 ...
Three Critical Control Points You Must Have to Apply a Good Leglock
It’s a terrible thing to do all that work to get into a good leglock position only to have your opponent find enough ...
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...