Mo Jassim turned 52 years old last week and spent his time hanging around and training with Gordon Ryan. He is also in charge of the 2021 ADCC tournament and […]
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How many guards are there in BJJ? The Ultimate list of all of the guard positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a number of positions and variations within those positions. Although it may be too lengthy to list every single position in BJJ – we have created […]
Leslie Gardineer shows a slick lasso omoplata sweep
Starting from the lasso position, Leslie Gardineer shows an entry into an omoplata which is done by spinning undernearth your opponent and coming up to the omoplata. From here you […]
Mackenzie Dern wins with first round armbar in UFC fight against Randa Markos
Last night Mackenzie Dern further enhanced her reputation as one of the best submission specialists in the UFC right now with a first round armbar vs Randa Markos. The result […]
8 of the best Roger Gracie quotes for BJJ and life
Roger Gracie is considered as the greatest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner of all time. Simply put, his record speaks for itself and he was never submitted whilst wearing the Gi. […]
BJJ Athletes – Baret Yoshida Biography Interview
Hailing from Mililani, Hawaii Baret Yoshida is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA athlete who began training BJJ aged 18. As he puts it “I started grappling because I wanted […]
Marcus Almeida shows the ‘coin sweep’ from Z guard
Also referred to as the Shaolin sweep, it involves controlling the opponents leg and arm and then loading them onto your knee shield. Whilst their weight is on the knee, […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stances – How to begin a BJJ match
Every martial art has a fighting stance to begin with. In boxing, you may have a lead leg and your jab lined up with your fists up, in Judo you […]
Are Neck Bridges Good For BJJ?
How Do I Strengthen My Neck For BJJ? There are a few ways to strengthen your neck for BJJ. Most likely if you are a beginner you will have pulled […]
The 5 Best & Most Inspirational BJJ Black Belt Speeches
It is quite normal to give a speech about how your life has changed, goals achieved or simply how you have made friends and enjoyed training when you reach black […]