3 Essential Tips for new White Belts in BJJ
Starting out on your jiu-jitsu journey can be daunting. As with any new skill, there is a lot going on when you first step foot inside the door. Much of
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Defending the Worm Guard
A few weeks ago, we published an article about why you should learn Defending Worm Guard. The guard was created and brought to prominence by Keenan Cornelius in recent years.
The 4 Most Important Lessons From BJJ
Although it has become more mainstream in recent years, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is still alien to many people and the core most important lessons from BJJ are underrated. From the outside,
The Unspoken Rules of Jiu Jitsu
Are you starting your Jiu-Jitsu journey? Your instructor will brief you on all the rules and regulations in the first class. From no shoes on the mat to being respectful,
3 Simple Guard Passes Every White Belt Should Know
Guard passes are an undisputed essential aspect of Bjj. Without a strong arsenal of passes, even a student with excellent submissions and control will not progress in Bjj. Passes are
High Percentage Submissions from Side Control BJJ
When starting out in Bjj, the mount and closed guard are two key positions to learn and understand. For many white belts, side control is seen as a transitional position.
Essential Advice for BJJ White Belts
There is a saying in Bjj that Black Belts are just White Belts that never quit. Ask any Bjj master and they will verify that statement. White belt is potentially
The 3 Essential Sweeps for Novices
Strong sweeps are an mandatory aspect of BJJ. A sweep is a transition from a bottom position to a top position (e.g. from closed guard to mount). Sweeps can take
The Top 3 Submissions for Beginners
Jiu Jitsu is a sport that is based around controlling and submitting your opponent. Although there are points in many Bjj competitions, submissions remain the ultimate decider for all grapplers.
Top 4 Takedowns for Self-Defense
Self defense situations, although rare, can be unsettling for anybody regardless of martial arts experience. Of course, if you are ever confronted with such a scenario, the best option is