Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can feel like getting dropped in the middle of a chess match—without knowing the rules. You’ll start learning some basic BJJ white belt techniques and eventually how to fight. But really, you’re learning how to move. How to escape. How to survive. How to submit an opponent. And if you’re just starting […]
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The half guard is fundamental in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, with various submissions, sweeps, and transitions. To develop a robust half-guard game, learn the fundamentals of this position and some submissions and transitions. This guide contains brutal bottom and top-half-guard techniques for beginners and advanced practitioners. Stay tuned! Half Guard BJJ Fundamentals The half guard in Brazilian
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For a long time, I treated the closed guard like a waiting room. I’d hold my opponent, stall, and hope for an opening. Big mistake! But once I learned how to chain submissions together, everything changed. Suddenly, I wasn’t just holding my opponent—I was hunting. Here are the top submissions that made my closed guard
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For the longest time, my closed guard was a trap — but not for my opponents. It was a trap for me. I’d lock my legs, control my grips, and… nothing. My opponent wouldn’t give me an arm. They wouldn’t lean forward. They wouldn’t even try to pass. I was stuck. But once I started using the
If You’re Always Stuck in Closed Guard — Use These Sweeps! Read Post »
For the longest time, my closed guard was trash. I would wrap my legs around my opponent, cling tightly, and hope they didn’t manage to pass. The truth! They always managed to pass. But one day, I decided enough was enough. If guys like Roger Gracie could build their entire game around closed guard, why
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Collar chokes are among the most efficient submissions in BJJ martial arts that require using the opponent’s gi. This article discusses some of the best collar chokes, such as the cross choke, the bow and arrow choke, the clock choke, and others. What Are the Best Collar Chokes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? The following are some
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Chokes are a big deal in BJJ, right? They’re those powerhouse moves that can make your opponent tap out even when the heat’s cranking up in the most nail-biting matches. Whether you’re rocking a gi or going no-gi, getting your choke game on point means you’re a step closer to dominating the mats. Let’s dive
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As a beginner or expert practitioner, you will need many guard passing techniques because the guard is one of the most played positions you should handle. The good news is several guards pass in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Toreando, knee cut, double under, single under, and over under are just a handful of the guard passing techniques
It is possible to be in side control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but you will quickly lose control if you do not know what to do. To be honest, every white belt has trouble keeping side control at first. It is frustrating when someone simply gives up, leaving you with the impression that all your efforts
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Have you ever struggled to perfect your armbar technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? The armbar is a critical submission technique that targets the delicate elbow joint, demanding precision and control. Whether you are grappling from the closed guard, side control, or mount, understanding the intricacies of the armbar is essential for any serious competitor. This guide
