In-depth articles for BJJ practitioners at every level. From your first day on the mat to building a competition game plan, these guides cover the techniques and concepts that actually matter.
Everything you need to know before your first class: what to expect, first-month survival tips, gym etiquette, essential gear, and how to avoid common beginner mistakes.
A detailed breakdown of the ten most important guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: closed guard, open guard, half guard, butterfly, spider, lasso, de la Riva, X-guard, single-leg X, and collar-sleeve.
Understand the mechanical principles behind the most common BJJ submissions. Learn how rear-naked chokes, triangles, armbars, kimuras, and leg locks actually finish the fight.