Mastering the X Guard in BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art focusing on ground fighting and submissions. One of the key positions in BJJ […]
The Kneebar in BJJ: A Comprehensive Guide
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has a strict focus on grappling, specifically submissions and pins. One of the most powerful moves in
Calf Sclier BJJ: Mastering the Art of Compression Locks
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on technique, leverage, and submission holds. Among the many submissions, the
BJJ 101: The Cross Collar Choke
The collar choke is one of the most important and effective moves in BJJ. Personally, this is one of my
The Omoplata in BJJ
The Omoplata has one of the more intimidating names to a beginner. In reality, it’s one of the core three
Mastering the Butterfly Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has an overwhelming number of different positions. These positions include countless guards, may of which are very
Passing Guard: BJJ 101
Guard passing is a key part of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that every student needs to learn. It means getting past
Mastering BJJ Guard Retention: Building Strategies for Success
Guard retention is essential for a well rounded Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) game. Whether your a guard player, a pressure
Sports Science BJJ: The Intersection of Physical and Mental Profiles
To effectively compete at the top of their game Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) athletes need to have a health body and
Pressure Passing & Control
Pressure passing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a powerful technique that can help practitioners control their opponents, tire them out, and ultimately secure dominant positions. This blog post will dive into the fundamentals of pressure passing, key principles, and the most effective techniques.
Side Control BJJ: Dominating With Pressure
Side Control is one of the most common positions you will find yourself in. Mastering moves from here will play a pivitol role in your development.
The Psychology of Training Injuries & PTSD
When training in contact sports, we understand the risks that we take. Of course, no one wants to get injured, however, certain injuries can lead to more psychological impacts following the injury itself.
How to Build Camaraderie in Your BJJ Gym
Comradery is the line that sets sports apart from exercise. This is especially true with martial arts, in particular jujitsu. This can be seen when a jiu-jitsu practitioner gets injured, and instead of staying home because he or she can’t train, they show up, watch the classes, and talk with their training partners.
Mental Health Tips For Recovering from an Injury
In any combat sport, injuries are unfortunately unavoidable. If you’re lucky they are infrequent and insignificant. When recovering from an injury we often consider the physical steps that we need to take, but that’s only half the battle. The mental steps are just as, if not more, important.
Losing BJJ Tournaments: How to Handle Losses
Twitter Pinterest Reddit Email Congratulations, you put yourself out there and allowed yourself to fail. You should be proud of yourself,