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Techniques
Drills, sweeps, submissions — the actual work.
Is Wrestling Taking Over Jiu-Jitsu? Why Every Grappler Now Has To Learn To Wrestle
Guard pulling is dying at the top level and wrestlers are running the no-gi scene. Everyone in my gym is suddenly drilling double legs. Here is my honest take on whether wrestling is taking over jiu-jitsu, and what it actually means for the rest of us who started on our backs.
Are Heel Hooks Ruining Jiu-Jitsu? My Honest Take On The Leg Lock Takeover
Leg locks went from dirty trick to the most important skill set in grappling in about a decade. Heel hooks now decide title matches and blow out knees in equal measure. Here is what the leg lock takeover actually did to the sport, and where I land on whether it ruined anything.
BJJ Mental and Physical Conditioning: Building the Complete Grappler
BJJ strength and conditioning is only half the job. The mental side — focus, composure, pattern recognition under pressure — is what separates grapplers who plateau from those who keep climbing.
Rolling with Men in BJJ: A Practical Guide for Women
Practical guide for women rolling with male training partners in BJJ: how to approach it, what to expect, when to speak up, and how to use the size difference to your advantage.
20 BJJ Rolling Tips for Gi and No-Gi (Beginner to Intermediate)
20 practical BJJ rolling tips for gi and no-gi: grip control, scrambles, defending submissions, winning sweeps and the small habits that separate upper belts.
All BJJ Moves: The Complete Techniques and Positions Glossary
Complete BJJ techniques glossary: positions, guards, submissions (RNC, buggy choke, loop choke, triangle), sweeps, guard passes, takedowns, escapes and essential drills.