This is a question that is often asked by many BJJ students throughout gyms across the world. It is also met with equally confusing answers. The truth is quite simple […]
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How To Enter, Finish & Escape The Straight Ankle Lock
Also known as the Botinha, the straight ankle lock is a common submission in BJJ due to it’s relative simplicity for beginners. This is one of the reasons why it […]
Important Details You MUST Know About Heel Hook Injuries In BJJ
General information The Heel Hook is arguably the most dangerous submission in BJJ and MMA. This is because unlike most submissions it gives the opponent little time to tap and […]
How to do The Bow & Arrow Choke – The King of gi chokes
The Bow and arrow choke is possibly one of the oldest submissions used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has origins dating back to Judo. This involves getting a deep grip […]
The low-down on Side Control Fundamentals – Positions, Submissions & Escapes
Side control is a dominant top position in BJJ and in MMA will sometimes be referred to as side mount. Here, the bottom person is pinned to the ground at […]
Why Z-Guard Has Become Popular With It’s Effectiveness In BJJ
Z Guard is a variation of half guard also commonly referred to as the knee shield. The Z Guard name refers to the shape of your leg against your opponents […]
Butterfly Guard – Everything you need to know about BJJ’s most simplistic position
What is Butterfly Guard in BJJ? Butterfly Guard is one of the most common and fundamentally sound guards in BJJ. Popularised by Marcelo Garcia it involves using your legs to […]
How to do the brutal Kneebar submission for MMA and BJJ
The Kneebar submission has been around since the beginnings of BJJ and has featured heavily throughout MMA history and grappling in general. Being one of the main leg lock attacks, […]
How To Use The Fundamental Sweeps & Submissions Of Closed Guard In BJJ
The Closed Guard is sometimes referred to as the Full Guard. It is considered one of the strongest positions in BJJ in terms of bottom positions. One reason for this […]
Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida signs MMA contract with One
Undoubtedly Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida is one of the greatest BJJ competitors ever. With a haul of gold medals in both Gi and Nogi and ADCC titles he is considered as […]