Michael Peachey
Neck training may often be neglected among the general fitness population, but combat and non-combat athletes know its importance. A strong and mobile neck reduces the chance of injuries, removes the pencil neck look, and is even more crucial for BJJ practitioners whose neck is constantly pulled, tugged, and squeezed. One of the tried and tested old-school equipment used for developing … Read More
Unlike rashguards and BJJ shorts, which everyone doing no-gi grappling uses, spats or BJJ leggings are optional. But if you have sensitive skin, are a bit squeamish, or train on ice-cold mats in the winter (like I do), spats are a must-have. This guide will take you through some of the most popular models I have tested and help you make … Read More
Injuries are inevitable in any sport, let alone one like BJJ, where we simulate murder and mutilation. The knees are among the most common injuries in grappling, second only to minor joint problems. While the doctor will always tell you to completely recover from an injury before getting back to training, we all know this will not happen. Thankfully, equipment such … Read More
While training equipment like gis, rashguards, and shorts get most of the attention, carrying them to the gym doesn’t Yes, you can use a regular travel bag to go to the gym, but dedicated BJJ bags come with features that will make your life easier and more pleasant, not to mention you will look cooler carrying your stuff in a fancy-fighting … Read More
The guards are the most characteristic part of BJJ and one of the most rapidly developing. The art went from having just closed and half-guard to dozens of clever defensive systems allowing for multiple offensive options. One of those modern guards is the reverse De La Riva guard. The reverse De La Riva guard, or RDLR for short, is an … Read More
The infamous heel hook. No other jiu-jitsu technique has been so controversial and had such a profound effect in such a short time as the heel hook. But what is the heel hook, and why does it matter? The heel hook is a leg lock that attacks the knee joint by immobilizing the knee and hip and applying rotational force … Read More
In the vast world of BJJ submissions, most are easily distinguished and recognizable. But two of the most popular armlocks, the Americana and Kimura, are very similar visually, and it’s easy to mistake one for the other. Don’t let the similarities trick you because they have dramatically different potential and applications. Do you know the easiest way to differentiate them … Read More
The guard positions are what characterize BJJ the most. For the longest time, there were just the open, closed, and half guards, but with the rapid evolution of the sport, new techniques and positions are constantly created. A few guards bear single-letter names due to the shape they have. One of the newer but most powerful inventions is the K-guard. … Read More
Side control is one of the fundamental positions in BJJ, which practitioners become familiar with from their first day of training. Early on, you will get stuck in side control more often than not, but in time, you learn how to attack from there effectively. But what exactly is side control in BJJ? Side control is a pinning position where … Read More
Most of you know what BJJ is and likely practice it. Some do jiu-jitsu because it’s cool, others like it as a sport, and others believe it’s an effective self-defense system that will help them in real-world situations. Regarding the last part, there are enough options and contradicting opinions to make your head spin, and one martial art claiming good … Read More
