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Improve Your Guard Passing With This Drilling Sequence
In the dynamic world of Jiu-Jitsu, a strong guard passing game is an invaluable skillset. In this article, we'll delve...
The Lateral Roll: Crucial Movements for Jiu Jitsu
In Jiu Jitsu, those who learn how to do lateral rolls have access to a far greater array of technique. It boosts your...
Why Training Muay Thai Is Better Than The Gym
If you want to level up and become the best version of yourself, it all comes down to finding a physical activity you...
Top Three Benefits of a Great Kids Jiu Jitsu Program
Have you ever considered all the amazing benefits kids get from Jiu Jitsu? It's quite extraordinary, to be honest....
7 Tips For Ensuring That You Stay Stuck Under Side Control
You know… If you want to struggle helplessly to escape side control and mount, there are a few things you can do to...
The Benefits of Competition
There are three primary benefits to competing: It will improve your ability to persevere in adverse situations. It...
7 Reasons Why Jiu Jitsu is Awesome
In this article, you will discover several of the reasons why training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be immensely beneficial for your life.
An Effective Loop Choke from Half Guard
In the gi, the loop choke is an attack that you can use anytime you have a cross collar grip. It can be sneaky, but...
Hitting the Wrist Lock Off Of The Armdrag
The wrist lock is a versatile attack that works in a wide variety of positions. But where it really shines is in its...
How to Do the Hip Bump Sweep from Closed Guard
When you first start learning Jiu Jitsu, one of your goals should be to improve your ability to get to more dominant...
One Reason Why You Should Learn the Reverse Shrimp
In Jiu Jitsu, there is a common situation that is virtually a checkmate. If you get caught there, you will be offered...
Objectives for Learning the Fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu
Learn the positional hierarchy of the art. Start to understand how the individual pieces of Jiu Jitsu connect...
The Closed Guard Offense Compendium
(This will be updated regularly with additional techniques. Updated: 01/04/2022) Over the years, many closed guard...
Covert Mission Deep into Side Control Escape Territory
Here’s a little something for the conceptual minded. It’s all the best things I ever learned about escaping from side...
The Five Commandments of the Underhook Half Guard
In Jiu-jitsu, there is a hierarchy of positions, and everything is interconnected. It all forms a complex web...
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