BJJ Techniques

Not quite a straight ankle lock, not quite a toe hold, the Estima lock is an interesting foot lock in the world of grappling. Once … Read more

Modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu includes a wide variety of different guards that grapplers play. To beat those guards, there have been numerous guard passes developed. Since … Read more

Getting to the side mount used to be a good way to progress your position and find a non-threatening spot for the person on top. … Read more

Known as the cross armlock in Judo, or ude hishigi juji gatame; this hyperextension of the elbow joint, when applied correctly, requires controlled force and full-body leverage to … Read more

The crucifix is a good way to take your opponent’s grips out in the equation. It allows the player to get submissions such as chokes … Read more

Lasso Guard is often used not only during spider guard but also with other types of guards. It can be a good way to add … Read more

The long step pass is a staple in today’s modern passing sequence. It has been developed mainly by Terere and is now a standard passing … Read more

Known as the bull fighter pass, toreando passing is probably the first pass that you’ve learned from your academy. This passing sequence is easy to … Read more

Smash pass has gained popularity in recent years because of the development of complicated guards. Complicated guards made it difficult to just go for a … Read more