BJJ Training

Brazilian jiu-jitsu prides itself on being a methodical and highly technical style and has often moved away from techniques deemed to be brutish or bully-ish. This does not mean they…

Even after modern leg locking systems were introduced to no-gi, straight armlocks remain one of the most common finishing methods, along with chokes and leg locks. The armbar has many…

The guards are the biggest contribution of jiu-jitsu to the world of grappling. They are essentially a way to fight off your back effectively, and the closed guard has been…

The world of BJJ leg locks is vast, and the scales can tip in both directions instantly. One interesting leg lock that can be used as a counter, even if…

Do you know which guard offers the most sweeping options and is the hardest to pass? If your answer is X-guard, you are most likely correct. Equally effective in gi…

The arm triangle is one of the most powerful and potent submissions in jiu-jitsu. It can be approached from all top positions, has a very low risk if unsuccessful, and…

Having someone’s back is one of the most dominant and efficient ways to control them, which is why the back mount is so well rewarded under all grappling rulesets and…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Jiu-jitsu allows a smaller person to defeat a larger one, and leg locks represent this principle best. Strength and size differences become much more important when both opponents are of…

Few things have revolutionized jiu-jitsu to the same extent as leg locks. In the short span of 10 years, they went from fringe techniques almost no one used to the…

Jiu-jitsu can be a strange sport. Despite the common purpose, not all joint locks are treated equally, and some attacks are considered dirty, low-class, or even cheating, while others remain…

Leg locks usually don’t come into the picture for BJJ practitioners until a few years into their journey. They have been stigmatized culturally in Brazil and are more dangerous than…

In an unarmed fight, offense and defense are equally important and must be mastered. In Jiu-Jitsu, being able to escape dire positions is a crucial part of the defense factor,…

The guard characterizes BJJ the most because this ability to fight off your back is not found in any other grappling martial art. For a long time, there were just…

Strangulations are king in Brazilian jiu-jitsu because no amount of willpower can keep a person conscious once the blood flow to the brain suddenly stops. There are dozens if not…

Jiu-Jitsu’s arsenal of submissions is deep, diverse, and ever-growing. Still, a few moves are so recognizable that they’ve become a trademark for the style, and one of those is the…

Side control is one of the most dominant positions in jiu-jitsu, and despite being considered inferior to full mount, many people prefer side control. Especially if the person on top…

Neck training is more than just something wrestlers need to do. It’s just as crucial for jiu-jitsu, with a slightly different twist. But many people still neglect neck training, so…

One of the nastiest, flashiest submissions out there is the Twister. Popularized by Eddie Bravo, the submission is a cornerstone of the 10th Planet style of jiu-jitsu and is something…

The single-leg takedown is a staple of wrestling, and it has been appropriated by jiu-jitsu, where it has one of the highest percentages of takedowns. With easy access to a…

The Omoplata is one of the first dozen submissions beginners learn in jiu-jitsu, but it’s usually later in their journey when they use it in real situations. Like its close…

The quintessential jiu-jitsu element, without a doubt, is the guard. The ability to be offensive while your back is on the ground is unique among grappling martial arts and is…

Open guards are a fundamental part of jiu-jitsu, and they come in many variations, with new open guards still being invented. One of the older ones still used at a…

Closed guard is one of the unique positions in BJJ, letting you fight effectively off your back. But regardless of the fact it gives options for submissions, sweeping the opponent…

The best BJJ solo drills to improve your movement on the mat, how to fit them into your training, and 40+ other drills to improve your jiu jitsu

The Americana lock is a fundamental submission hold in BJJ and other grappling martial arts with different names but the same mechanics. It’s a move every practitioner with even a…

In the BJJ position hierarchy, being on top of mount is considered one of the most dominant and best options for attacking. But even better is the variation called an…

As you begin practicing BJJ, you will inevitably have trouble escaping from the mount. Getting out can be a nightmare, especially if the person on top is heavier. But it…

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often advertised as a martial art for everyone. This is a significant factor in its popularity because fighting is usually a young man’s business. Still, in BJJ,…

Having a big, strong neck helps immensely in jiu-jitsu with injury prevention, better resistance to submissions, and withstanding attempts to break your posture through the head. Neglecting neck training is…

Practicing skills designed to hurt another person is a tricky task in all martial arts. You cannot be good at it without practice, but you also need to be safe…

Brazilian jiu-jitsu will force your body to move in directions and planes very different from the everyday movements we are used to. The guards, positions, submissions, and wild scrambles place…

Nothing is worse than completely gassing out during a BJJ match or hard roll and wanting to tap out to exhaustion. To significantly reduce the chance of this happening, you…

There are so many ways of training your body, with new ones coming out constantly, created by ingenious people trying to get a piece of the pie that is the…

BJJ prides itself on being the submission-based martial art on the planet. Naturally, some are easier to do, while others require elaborate setups and control over multiple joints to work….

BJJ prides itself on being the ultimate ground fighting system, and submissions are the pinnacle of the gentle art. Completing a submission is the most desired outcome in competition, even…

The answer to how often you should train BJJ is often sought but not so easily given. There are a lot of variables in the equation, like school, work, family…

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is all about groundwork, and submissions are its forte, with stand-up grappling and takedowns receiving very little attention. This trend has become even more evident since BJJ players…

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a complex martial art with many physical and mental demands. We constantly look for ways to improve our game using other training methods and practices. One of…

With a firm grip, you can control your opponent, defend against their attacks, and execute your own techniques. But how do you develop a powerful grip for BJJ?   Grip…

A good strength training for BJJ workout routine will make you a better grappler. But what exercises should you do? Which ones should you avoid?

In this article I’ll share with you the step-by-step treatment planning process I use to help return to BJJ or Judo after injury. This is the logical progression for an…

This article is to discuss how to modify Judo for BJJ takedowns. Why? Because every Brazilian Jiu Jitsu match starts standing. So you need to get good at takedowns if…

This article is about BJJ class structure… …and what it would be like if a math class at Harvard was taught like most BJJ classes Paul Kindzia is the author…

Can’t get on the mats as much as you’d like? Me either. These BJJ rolling tips are (surprising) answers to how to get the most out of every Jiu Jitsu class

A BJJ techniques checklist to identify knowledge gaps, prioritise instructionals to watch, focus drilling… and make the most of limited time on mat!

Want to improve your Jiu Jitsu even if you can’t get to training as much as you’d like? Here’s 5 different types of BJJ home workouts you can do