How Long Does It Take To Get A Blue Belt In BJJ: A Coach’s View
For 11 years now, I’ve heard people ask one question more than any other: how long does it take to get a blue belt in BJJ? I get this question…
Tarikoplata Guide – The Shoulder Lock You’re Not Doing Enough
A few years back a Norwegian grappler came up with a variation of a shoulder lock that took the Jiu Jitsu community by storm. Like most things, the fascination with…
Concussions in BJJ – Uncommon or Simply Unnoticed?
Many BJJ practitioners think that just because there’s no striking in Jiu Jitsu, there’s no threat of concussions. Unfortunately, that idea couldn’t be more wrong. BJJ is a combat sport…
Understanding Why Açaí Makes Your BJJ Better
Whenever you ask a Brazilian BJJ athlete why they’re good at Jiu Jitsu, they usually have the same answer. They train hard and eat açaí. Now, if you’re new to…
Deep Half Deep Dive – Entries, Attacks, and Defenses
Deep half guard has become one of the most popular positions to play in BJJ. It is an incredibly diverse position with a wide variety of techniques that you can…
Surprise Your Foes With The Squirrel Lock – An Unexpected Kimura From The Bottom
Don’t you just love those tight and efficient submission holds that just spring out of nowhere? The Squirrel Lock is just such an attack and is sure to surprise almost…
The Most Important Lesson In Jiu Jitsu: Tapping Out
A common question I get about BJJ from the non-initiated is “What is tapping out?” I love answering this particular question as it allows me to portray the sport exactly…
Breakdancing For Jiu Jitsu: How To Get Better At BJJ
What do you do outside the Jiu Jitsu gym that you think is helping you perform better on the mats? Many people choose weightlifting or CrossFit, some like to run,…
2022 IBJJF World Championship Results
Over the weekend (June 2-5, 2022) the IBJJF World Championship returned to Long Beach, California. The event was once again held in the legendary Walter Pyramid, which was the traditional…
The North South Position Part 2: Attacks & Defenses
One position which doesn’t get as much use as it deserves is North South. This powerful pinning position not only offers control, but also quite a few different submission options….