The gogoplata is a fairly uncommon choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is also widely considered a low percentage move since you require a massive amount of control over your opponent’s […]
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How to set up and hit the Baby Bolo – an alternative from using the Berimbolo
Similar to the Berimbolo, the Baby Bolo is primarily a gi based move that involves using the de la riva position to take the back of your opponent. However, unlike […]
Setting up & finishing the powerful Caio Terra ankle lock from the De La Riva position
When thinking about the straight ankle lock, most people are typically taught the entry from the single leg X position. This is a standard form of ashi garami which involves […]
BJJ vs Sumo – Does 120kg Of Weight Give A Big Advantage?
We all know about Royce Gracie and his implementation of BJJ in the MMA. However, not many people know who Chad Rowan is. Rowan is a Haiwaiian Sumo wrestler who […]
The Ultimate list of all the lapel guards used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Love them or hate them, lapel guards are now a key component of the gi game and have been around for a few years now. With this being said, it […]
The Ultimate list of all the injuries in BJJ & how they happen
If you’ve trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a number of years then the chances are that at some point you’ve had an injury. Injuries usually occur for several reasons such […]
BJJ During The Pandemic – Online Blue Belt Promotions Without Sparring, Profit Over Principles?
Whilst part of North America have been out of lockdown for quite some time, some states are still restricted on what they can and can’t do. In fact, some BJJ […]
Rener Gracie Police Training Video – Does He Truly Care Or Is He Out To Make A Fast Buck?
Rener Gracie has recently released a 1.5 hour long youtube video about why the police need more training, especially in physical confrontations as many in America think they are too […]
Steven Crowder – Political commentator, meme, and surprisingly…BJJ practitioner
Steven Crowder is a right-wing political commentator who has previously worked on networks such as Fox news and is probably best known for his popular Youtube channel. Due to his […]
What do stripes mean on a BJJ belt? Looking at this interesting tradition
Like other martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a belt and grading system that is used to signify the rank and level of each practitioner. Although there are only several […]