The Pan Ams has returned and now has a set date. The competition will run from October 8th-11th and registration is from September 2nd-28th. Like all of the recent IBJJF […]
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The Leg Drag Pass – How to pass the Open Guard
The Leg Drag pass is a staple of BJJ passing and is an effective tool at getting through the open guard. Typically attacked from the top De La Riva position, […]
BJJ Athletes – Vlad Koulikov Biography Interview
Vlad Koulikov is a BJJ black belt who specialises in Sambo and originates from Moscow, Russia. He started training Sambo aged 9 in 1984 at Sambo 70 Academy under world […]
BJJ Athletes – Arya Esfandmaz Biography Interview
Arya Esfandmaz is a black belt from London who runs his own gym, Pure Jiu Jitsu. He originally got into BJJ aged around 17/18 but had done Judo from age […]
What are the weaknesses of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the most effective martial art in teaching self-defense. As outlined here, it can shut down attackers, win street fights and be applied successfully in MMA. However, […]
How to destroy the Z-Guard by using the Lapel Cradle pass by Braulio Estima
The cradle is a move that originates from wrestling and has also featured in BJJ over the years. It was popularised in Nogi by Robert Drysdale who used it to […]
How To Do The Tripod Sweep From Open Guard
The Tripod sweep is a fundamental move used throughout all levels of BJJ. Typically attacked from open guard, it uses the legs to trip the opponent backward. From here the […]
62 Year Old uses BJJ in street fight – puts aggressor to sleep
Today a video was released in America which combined CCTV footage and video footage from the BJJ practitioners phone. Starting with the CCTV it shows the aggressor walking up to […]
Is BJJ effective against larger opponents? An Honest Look into its effectiveness
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often sold as a self-defense strategy, however as with all forms of combat, there are limitations. For instance, factors such as age, athleticism, strength and size […]
Submissions On The Shore – September 11th card
The Southern California promotion Submissions On The Shore is back on September 11th at Spring Valley. Like usual it can also be streamed online. The promotion is an all women’s […]