3 advantages to learning first the defensive aspects of the guard
One of the chief mistakes made by beginner guard players in BJJ gyms is, due to anxiety, to reverse the order of technical learning. Instead…
Techniques
BJJ and self-defense: Get your mount right so you don’t get screwed
It's always good to remember that our BJJ, as well as a tool for good health, is an effective martial art when it comes to…
A sneaky counter-attack to help you finish via choke
Today's position is for you, the passer who's having trouble taming a seated guard player. To illustrate a sneaky, effective counter-attack, we recruited Vitor Terra.…
Felipe “Preguiça” Pena teaches a calf lock from the inverted de la Riva
Felipe Preguiça is known for his versatile, dangerous game. He kindly opened up his toolbox and pulled one of his favorites to show us: a…
Learn how to apply the “RNC from the omoplata,” with Mackenzie Dern
2015 world and ADCC champ Mackenzie Dern relives her start in martial arts with her transition to professional MMA. In her latest fight, she used…
How to ward off the omoplata in BJJ, with Roger Gracie’s tip
Many years ago, when training with his uncle Renzo in New York, Roger Gracie learned a way to avert the omoplata without yielding the position…
Break your opponent’s grip and choke from the closed guard with Carlson Gracie Jr.
Every guard player has come across that opponent with good posture and a strong grip, making sweep and submission attempts difficult. But fear not! Carlson…
Learn the first sweep from the DLR hook from its creator, Ricardo de la Riva
The de la Riva guard is among the most used in modern BJJ, and has made it possible for other guards, submissions and sweep variations…
3 vital tips so you don’t tap to a back attack
If you are a competitor, it's worth noting that the back-take nets four points -- when an athlete controls their foe from the back, placing…
Learn Xande Ribeiro’s favorite position for taking the back in BJJ
A leader of Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu and longtime BJJ idol, Xande Ribeiro has up his sleeve a few important details he's been using to stay on…
Braga Neto discusses BJJ concepts, shows choke from closed guard
Antônio Braga Neto is a black-belt under Roberto "Gordo" Correa. He's been a world champion at every belt, from blue to black. After getting three…
Learn a kimura attack from the open guard
The kimura is a powerful weapon for finishing in BJJ. It is also often used in MMA and in no-gi tourneys. Black belt under Carlos…