Long before the berimbolo and Michelle Nicolini’s shin-on-shin guard, the Gracie family developed a BJJ system that was solely focused on the street application of Jiu-Jitsu. In fact, Grandmaster Helio Gracie developed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as…
Often times, you will hear a person say someone has great leg locks but cannot pass someone’s guard if their life depended on it. Or you may even hear someone say a person has great…
In martial arts, the age-old debate of technique versus strength has always plagued its practitioners. After all, martial arts are a form of self-defense, allowing a smaller, weaker individual to protect him or herself against…
When Eddie Bravo submitted Royler Gracie at ADCC in 2003, he shocked the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community worldwide. Not only because he was a brown belt in BJJ at the time, but it was also because…
All martial artists dream of reaching the pinnacle of their sport someday. Whether it’s receiving the title of World Champion or achieving the highest rank in their art, these are goals that are achieved by…
There’s no doubt about it, a vice-like grip for BJJ is definitely an advantage.Not only does it help you control your opponent, it also opens many avenues for transitions as well, by ensuring that you…
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.”Ask any of your professors, and they will tell you that competing is the easiest way to take your BJJ game to the next level. Sparring in class and…
In the highest levels of competition, it takes a well-thought-out strategy to take on the most talented competitors. For top competitors, regular training days take on a whole new meaning. Everything is dedicated to refining…
To become a well-rounded, complete grappler, you must be willing to do whatever it takes to get your game to the next level. Some of the most legendary BJJ black belt competitors such as Saulo…
There was a time when Garry Tonon was submitting everyone via rear naked choke. It was always part of Tonon’s game plan, especially in the early stages of his grappling career. Everything was built around…