The Leo Viera Back Take
Sometimes the most enjoyable techniques are those that are both fun and functional. The Leo Vieira roll (for lack of a better name) is one … Read more
Sometimes the most enjoyable techniques are those that are both fun and functional. The Leo Vieira roll (for lack of a better name) is one … Read more
Martin Aedma leg drag pass: The first step to passing the guard is having good posture. This may seem obvious, but I’ve seen many decent … Read more
If you’ve ever thought about beginning BJJ then any research you might have done on YouTube, reddit or forums, generally point to it as being … Read more
It has been called the ‘king of chokes,’ Mata leao (or Lion Killer in Portuguese), hadaka-jime in Judo, or the submission that can bring a … Read more
Has there ever been a more controversial guard than the 50/50 guard? When the guard first emerged at the highest levels on the IBJJF circuit, … Read more
The inverted guard. A guard that has been the subject of more than a little controversy with one side deriding the pure ‘sport only’ aspect … Read more
The De La Riva Guard is an open guard position commonly used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It was named after its creator, Ricardo De La … Read more
Today we’re talking about the scarf hold position, known as kesa gatame in judo. In this article, we will be taking a look at the use … Read more
Knee on belly, knee on stomach, knee ride; three different names for one of the most painfully uncomfortable positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In today’s … Read more