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8 Of the best AJ Agazarm quotes for BJJ & Life
AJ Agazarm is known for being one of BJJ’s most outspoken characters and is not slow to say what is on his mind. The Florida boy is not only a […]
Sore Throats in BJJ – Why they happen with new students
You may have heard new students in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu often complain about getting a sore throat after training. In fact, you may have even experienced this yourself if you […]
The Buggy Choke – The Ultimate surprise attack from bottom side control
Recently, we saw ATOS prodigy Kade Ruotolo pull off the buggy choke against PJ Barch during a Combat Jiu Jitsu competition match. For those wondering, the buggy choke is a […]
Who are the greatest ever BJJ families?
When it comes to the history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are several families that dominate the martial art. Whether that’s a huge family with various uncles, grandparents or just […]
How Dangerous is a BJJ Black belt?
Following on from our article How dangerous is a BJJ blue belt? we thought it was only fair to use the same analysis when looking at the final belt in […]
Attacking the Anaconda Choke – how to use the submission from the front headlock
The Anaconda choke is part of the front headlock family which means it ties in with guillotines, darce’s and similar variants such as neckties as well as cradle holds. In […]
The Dragon Sleeper Submission – One of the most brutal neck cranks in BJJ?
When it comes to neck cranks in BJJ, they are often seen as a taboo move. Although cranks are effective in getting the opponent to tap, they can also be […]
The Dragon Sleeper Submission – One of the most brutal neck cranks in BJJ?
When it comes to neck cranks in BJJ, they are often seen as a taboo move. Although cranks are effective in getting the opponent to tap, they can also be […]
How to set up and submit people using the Aoki lock
The Aoki lock is a variation of the straight ankle lock that is often found in BJJ and grappling. The submission is named after Shinya Aoki who popularised the move […]


