The arm bar is one of the most fundamental submissions you learn when starting out in BJJ. It seems like a simple submission, but there are various methods to do it with a few important details. Let’s
Continue readingIn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one of the more difficult guards to attack is the turtle guard. Although its more of a last ditch effort to avoid getting attacked or passed, it can
Continue readingSince people are now training leg locks more, there is one position that has become quite popular for its effectiveness - The Ashi Garami. Many of BJJ’s top athletes use this
Continue readingAdam Wardzinski is one of the best BJJ competitors to date. He is most known for his butterfly guard, but showed us something a bit different in this BJJ Fanatics video. In this video,
Continue readingThe full mount is easily the most dominant position you could be in when it comes to BJJ – or any fight in general! In a street fight, if the fight goes to the ground and your opponent
Continue readingNew guards are always being developed in BJJ and they just keep getting more and more diverse! We’ve advanced from open guards like the De La Riva, Spider Guard, Lapel Guard,
Continue readingFor years, there has been a stigma around learning heel hook in BJJ. Many old school black belts banned their students from learning them citing that they were too dangerous to learn. But thanks to
Continue readingFor many practitioners in BJJ, the North South position is only used as a transitional position. Most don’t even think about attacking from the north south position. Some may feel
Continue readingIn BJJ, the triangle choke is one of the most popular and most effective choke you can learn. Popularized in the UFC, you see the triangle choke used quite often in a grappling or MMA match – and for
Continue readingFor many, top side control is the best position you can get in BJJ. Mount and back control may get you more points in competition, but side control gives you a lot more options. You can also lay down some
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