How to execute the Arm Bar in BJJ. The armbar or armlock is one of the most common submissions in jiu-jitsu. With enough skill and practice, this lock can make the biggest of opponents submit or have serious damage.
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Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, the home for grapplers and martial artists around the world. If you are in the market to purchase a new Gi and have been combing the web to find the best BJJ Gi this post is for you. We bought and tested out Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Jiu-Jitsu Gi for the past couple of months and wanted to share what we have experienced. Overall, it was not the best purchase we made and unfortunately makes it to the bottom of our top 5.
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Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, the hub for all things related to martial arts, recovery, and fitness. We recently purchased and tested out the BJJ Gi from Sanabul and have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the product. Out of all the Gi’s I own at this point (five) I would rank this at the number 2 spot of the Best BJJ Gi I currently own.
The rear naked choke is one of the first submissions you will learn when training BJJ. This will play a big role is your game no matter how long you have been training.
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BJJ Turtle positions basics and simple concepts to understand
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the basics around closed guard
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Doing a triangle choke: simple and straight forward article with a video on how to do this.
Triangle Choke Guide [Video & Written Instructions] Read More »
Wrestling may be one of the oldest sports in the history of mankind, but that’s not why you should get into it, as it offers a lot more in terms of benefits. When you get into wrestling, you realize the immense amount of value it teaches you. You learn that wrestling not only builds physical prowess but also empowers you by building mental resilience. It is an all around sport that translates into and improves your regular life.
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3 Reasons Why Wrestlers Are Considered Superior in MMA
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A balanced diet is the fuel of your Brazilian jiu-jitsu training regardless of your weight class. Without the right fuel, your performance will be highly compromised. Without the ideal diet plan consisting of the essential amino acids and the right nutrients, you will not progress as efficiently.
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We don’t know how many of you actually want this but we are writing in mind to help you become a better grappler. In this post, we will be covering the bow and arrow choke, a popular submission that get attempted while training in the Gi.
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The IBJJF is one of the largest, worldwide Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu federations on the planet. It is internationally recognized and holds the biggest sanctioned events right there with ADCC. Almost every big name in BJJ is registered with this name and is part of their world ranking.
IBJJF Membership: Everything You Need to Know Before Competitions Read More »
Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey begins with a wide variety of obstacles and challenges. As it’s a combat sport that is highly competitive, you will face hardship as you progress as a BJJ practitioner.
Biggest Challenges In BJJ Read More »
In this article, we go over the 8 Best Cold Plunge For Beginners and everything you should know before starting your journey.
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Getting into boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, you can’t help but notice the faces of the fighters glistening before they enter the boxing ring or octagon. But why do they do it?
Why Do Fighters Put Vaseline On Their Face? Read More »
Forearm and elbow pain is common among people who participate in repetitive activities that primarily use the FLEXOR muscles of the forearm. Weightlifters, rock climbers, bowlers, and tennis players (just to name a few) are far more likely to develop Repetitive Strain Injury than most people. Tendonitis and carpal tunnel are some of the most common injuries among these activities due to the strain caused by repetitive movements under strenuous force!
Alpha Gripz Review | Forearm & Grip Training Read More »
Rice bucket training is an age old training method athletes have used to get stronger grip strength and increase the size of their forearms. You will often hear strong climbers and baseball players praise about Rice Bucket exercises, but do they actually work?
Does Rice Bucket Training Work? Read More »
Today, beginners live in a world full of fake natties and influencers on anabolic ster*ids, trying to sell you supplements from their sponsors. They often advertise those supplements as a one-stop journey to increasing testosterone production, but the truth is far from this. The reality is that there are much better ways to naturally increase testosterone production.
Does Combat Sports Increase Testosterone Levels? Read More »
Every boxer has a style they stick to; it is usually one that suits their craft and the biomechanics of their body. Some fighters focus on offense, some prefer a defensive style. This is where the Philly Shell comes into play; boxing’s most impeccable defense style.
What is the Philly Shell? A Dive Into Boxing’s Most Impeccable Defense Read More »
There is truly nothing like being #1 whether its in your weight class, your age group or a whole organization. In Boxing and MMA, athletes can become the best fighter in the world, regardless of their weight division. This is where “Pound-for-pound fighters” come into play.
What Does Pound For Pound Mean in Boxing & MMA? Read More »
Your grip strength is one of your biggest assets in life. Practically every aspect of your daily routine involves your grip in one way or another, whether it’s shaking hands, carrying groceries, or playing a competitive sport. Therefore, you must treat it as a priority and train it accordingly.
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In this article, you will learn all about grip strength, its purpose and importance, and also how to train and improve grip strength. Grip strength plays a massive role in the general health of our bodies. Not only is grip strength a huge focus of ours at the current moment but for millions of people worldwide who have been ignoring the pivotal muscles in the forearms.
What is Grip Strength? Read More »
When it comes to training Brazilian jiu-jitsu, grip strength is an important factor because of the abundance of pulling movements. A weak grip will not allow you to perform these pulling techniques properly, ultimately becoming a compromise on your performance.
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