Using the Fake Headlock to Setup the Butterfly Guard

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One of the more common types of guards that you will witness during Jiu-Jitsu competition is the butterfly guard. As you might already know, this type of guard is versatile, efficient, and can allow you to reach a wide range of sweeps and submissions. But getting there can be a little challenging, especially against a… Read more »

BJJ For Weight Loss?

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Can I Lose Weight With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a grappling-based martial art that is designed for the sole purpose of helping fighters control the pace of a fight when in a clinch or when on the ground. Based on this alone, it’s easy to see that a huge amount of cardiovascular training will… Read more »

What is the Jiu-Jitsu Mindset?

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Developing a winning Jiu-Jitsu mindset is one of the best ways to endure the ups and downs associated with this sport. It’s a part of Jiu-Jitsu philosophy, that when mastered, will dramatically take your skills to the next level. As a general rule of thumb, you can view Jiu-Jitsu as an assortment of attacks and… Read more »

The Art of Jiu-Jitsu Fighting

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Understanding the Art of Jiu-Jitsu Fighting Throughout the history of mankind, thousands of variations of martial arts have come and gone. So, what makes the Jiu-Jitsu philosophy so efficient? And why is it one of the most universally-used martial arts in the world? Below, we are going to talk about the art of Jiu-Jitsu fighting,… Read more »

The Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle

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What is the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle All About? Living the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle can be a lot of fun, and is a great way to stay in shape, make new friends, and master a sport that you love. In the following sections, we’ll talk more about what this lifestyle is all about (as recommended by the pros)…. Read more »

Troubleshooting Your BJJ Guard

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Things to Consider When Troubleshooting Your BJJ Guard If you want to be the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition grappler that you can be, it is important that you learn how to recognize your mistakes. In certain cases, you won’t have an instructor or training partner there with you to tell you what you’re doing… Read more »

Landing in Side Control vs. Mount after a Sweep – Tactical Considerations

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Whenever you perform most sweeps from the closed, rubber, open, or butterfly guard, you will typically land in one of two dominant positions: the mount or side control. Understanding good Jiu-Jitsu self-defense is being able to submit your opponent from either position, as well as recognizing the transitions to and from there.   Which One… Read more »

5 Jiu-Jitsu Drills Every Grappler Should Know

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These Jiu-Jitsu Drills Are the Building Blocks of a Solid BJJ Game If you’re a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappler who trains every day, and who spends hours drilling and grinding it out on the mat, you may eventually become bored. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your game without a partner. The following Jiu-Jitsu drills… Read more »