Integrating Leg Locks Into Beginner BJJ Training
Integrating leg locks into beginner BJJ training is a nuanced topic, balancing safety with the need to develop a well-rounded skill set....
BJJ Blueprint Series: Inside Elbow Escape From the Bottom of Mount Position
Gordon Ryan demonstrating an inside elbow escape from the bottom of mount position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instead of the traditional...
Breaking the Belt Barrier: Why Some Grapplers Quit at Blue Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a journey filled with challenges, growth, and camaraderie. However, a staggering number of practitioners...
BJJ Blueprint Series : The 5 Most Effective Ways Out of The Mount
Escape the Mount: A Jiu-Jitsu Framework Getting stuck in the mount is a tough spot in Jiu-Jitsu. This video provides a framework for...
The Rise of "McDojo" BJJ Schools: Are They Harming the Art?
The term " McDojo " has emerged in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community to describe schools that prioritise profit over quality...
Belt Inflation: Are Promotions Becoming Too Easy?
In recent years, a growing trend in martial arts has sparked a heated debate among practitioners, instructors, and enthusiasts alike: the...
BJJ Blueprint Series : Master the Guillotine Choke in 7 Days
The Missions : 1. Plant the Head : Ensure your opponent's head hits the mat before your back does, forcing your feet to one side. 2. ...
BJJ Blueprint Series : Enhancing Jiu-Jitsu Performance with Strength Training
Strength training is a crucial component for maximizing performance in Jiu-Jitsu. It helps build the necessary power, endurance, and...
BJJ Blueprint Series : 3 BJJ Chokes From a Standing Position
Here are three jiu-jitsu chokes that can be used while standing, as taught by Coach Tim of Independent MMA [4][8]: * Guillotine Choke...
BJJ Blueprint Series : 3 Essential Sweeps Every Jiu-Jitsu Beginner Should Know
In this video, the instructor breaks down three fundamental sweeps that every beginner should master in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. These sweeps...
