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…
Have you ever gone on a martial arts vacation? Well, if you haven’t, it’s definitely something worth considering, especially if you wish to take your martial arts knowledge and skill to the next level. After…
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…
Kwankhao is an Instructor at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts in Singapore. He is a Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion, Thailand National Super Featherweight Muay Thai Champion, and Toyota Marathon Tournament Champion. As…
When Royce Gracie came out and destroyed some of the world’s best martial artists with his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the early days of the UFC, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu became one of the most feared martial arts around….
The influx of wrestlers joining MMA and doing well in their respective weight divisions shows that wrestlers have the upper hand when it comes to takedowns. Because of the nature of wrestling, especially freestyle wrestling,…
In a time where BJJ traditionalists have mourned the gradual loss of submission finishes in major competitions, a new breed of martial artist has come into the limelight. The submission hunters, or so they call…
