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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Submission artists are some of the most exciting practitioners in the sport of BJJ and MMA. Their ability to finish a fight through eliciting that much-awaited tap is something that their fans look forward to….
We’re all familiar with the saying “With great power comes great responsibility”. As martial artists armed with technical knowledge, it’s our duty to ensure that we execute submissions with great care, especially during training sessions.For…
Ask any BJJ student, and they’ll tell you that the half guard (especially a good half guard) is one of the most frustrating guards to pass. Typically, half guard players are extremely strong and athletic,…
There are many guard styles in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, closed guard, open guard, spider guard, rubber guard, half guard, De La Riva, etc. Each guard has their uses and practitioners gravitate to one or more…
The closed guard is likely the first guard you will learn when you start your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. It’s a guard that gives you and your opponent equal weight in terms of position.Mastering the closed…
