Takedowns are techniques used to take an opponent to the ground in combat sports. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) emphasizes ground fighting, but takedowns are an essential part of the art and can be used to set… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu Takedowns
Jiu-Jitsu armbars are a type of submission technique that can be used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other grappling martial arts. They involve manipulating your opponent’s arm to hyperextend their elbow joint, causing them to submit… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu: Armbars
Triangle chokes are one of the most popular and powerful submissions in jiu-jitsu. They are also known as “sankaku-jime” in Japanese and are common submission holds used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and other grappling martial… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu: Triangle Chokes
The B-Team made a much-anticipated appearance on the Lex Fridman Podcast this week. The co-founders and leaders of the second-best jiu-jitsu academy in Austin, Texas sat down with the well-known podcaster to discuss a variety… Read More »B-Team Visits Lex Fridman Podcast
Tap early and tap often. That’s not specific to heel hooks, that’s a good general rule you want to avoid injuries and tame your ego to keep the ability and desire to train alive. Tapping… Read More »What Happens If You Don’t Tap to Heel Hooks?
Jiu-Jitsu fans are not the only ones paying attention to the Gordon Ryan vs Nicky Rod beef. Jon Jones, the older brother of Craig Jones, recently shared his thoughts in Gordon’s Instagram comments. Gordon Ryan… Read More »Jon Jones Weighs in on Gordon Ryan & Nicky Rod
Gordon Ryan is officially out of the much-anticipated match against Felipe Pena at Tezos WNO, because his tummy hurts. Gordon messaged Felipe the news and provided a detailed statement to FloGrappling explaining the reasons for the… Read More »Gordon Has Tummy Issues, Out of WNO
Gordon Ryan takes on Felipe Pena for the fourth time this Saturday, February 25th in the main event at Flograppling’s Who’s Number One (WNO). This time, the rivalry has Gordon defending his WNO heavyweight title… Read More »WNO: Ryan vs Pena ll – Main Card Preview
The outcome of UFC 284 is still a hot topic around the MMA interwebs. Islam Makhachev defeated Alex Vokanovski by decision in the main event in an incredible fight. Islam may have won, but it… Read More »Craig Jones Goes Hard in Interview on UFC 284
The IBJJF London 2023 Open occurred this past weekend on February 18th and 19th and Roberto Jimenez let his Jiu-Jitsu skills shine. Even with plenty of top-notch competition, Roberto put on an impressive display in… Read More »Robert Jimenez Wins Big at IBJJF London Open