How To Combat A Leg Locker In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Look up how to counter leg lockers on Google and you’ll find a number of counter-curses to remove the leg-locker curse, or leg-locking spell, which is, of course, a mythical spell from the world of…
4 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sweeps You Need In Your Arsenal
Sweeps are a fundamental part of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. While many consider sweeps to be an ‘escape’ from a dangerous position, they are equally regarded as attacking maneuvers that assist in advancing to a more dominant…
3 Effective Escapes You Should Know In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
While flashy submissions and cool transitions are part of what makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so fun to learn, it’s important to also take the time to study and practice escapes. A BJJ practitioner without a solid…
The Resurgence Of Strikers In MMA
The sport of MMA is still relatively young, but there have already been numerous “eras” of fighting styles that have had their turn to dominate the sport. From the early Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu versus Shootfighting days…
6 Tips For Remembering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques
If you think about the sheer volume of techniques that you would learn in your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, it seems impossible to remember all of them. Trying to remember them at the right time during…
BJJ 101: A Breakdown Of The Main Positions In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
One of the great things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is its array of positions and techniques. In fact, one could probably live several lifetimes and never master them all! The seemingly endless number of techniques and…
3 Must-Know Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Escapes From Side Control
Despite being an inferior position to full mount, side control can be a troublesome position to be stuck in.It becomes all the more difficult when you are positioned underneath a heavier and stronger opponent who…
3 Escapes From Back Control In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
An opponent having your back is one of the most dangerous positions in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and many people view it as the final moments before being submitted. Essentially, your opponent has nullified your…
How To Improve Your Cardio For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
We’ve all experienced it before. We’ve rolled two, three, four times in a row and found ourselves out of breath shortly after. It’s not that we haven’t been training. In fact, we find that it…
John Danaher: The Man Behind The Legends
Anyone who follows the illustrious BJJ coach John Danaher on Instagram can attest to the many wins his squad has garnered over the past few months. From Garry Tonon winning his 5th EBI title to Gordon…
