What’s a Brabo? Why is a Kimura called that? When you start BJJ you hear a lot of fancy names for positions and moves that you just repeat the name of but have no real knowing of why they’re called that. We’ll teach you through the history of why some of your favourite moves are … Read more
Pressure is the cornerstone of BJJ, apply pressure to force a mistake and then capitalise. It’s one of the first few things we’re taught as grapplers, whether is be exerting physical pressure or being relentless though mental pressure. There are many ways you can pass guard, standing up, aggressively passing through speed and of course … Read more
I remember the first time someone ever jumped or pulled guard on me. It happened really fast! They gripped my gi and before I knew it I was pulled to the ground in his guard and he was already setting up his first sweep or submission. I was prepared to attempt a throw and thwart … Read more
Want to take your opponent down like Rodolfo Vieira? Of course you do! Known for his brutal takedowns Rodolfo is the master of the Eri Seoi Nage and here is Carlson Gracie Essex Black Belt Alain Pozo to show you how! Rodolfo Vieria combines the best of both worlds: that includes Judo, and Wrestling, to … Read more
How did I prepare for my first ever competition? There were so many things that I learned the hard way that I wish I knew before I began competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling tournaments. However, the main thing I learned for my competition was that live sparing during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or submission grappling … Read more
I love loop chokes. I don’t know why but I love them. They’re my go too and it’s the submission I finish a lot of people with. If you did a pie graph of my submission finishing, Loop chokes would be at the top. Loop Choke Instructionals – Get 10% using the code ATBK10 The … Read more
Every now and then you’ll get a moment in life, which means your future will never be the same (for better or for worse), and the same can happen during your time studying BJJ. Whether it be a little detail that’s suddenly clicked, or a devastating loss in a competition, these moments define our future … Read more