The Armdrag Trap
The Armdrag is a great position in BJJ. The Armdrag is not only great in BJJ but, I see is super effective in my wrestling training. When I first started wrestling, I looked for positions and setups that I already had a good comfort level with from my time in BJJ. I found that when […]
From Deep Half Guard to X Guard by Pan-Ams No-Gi Double Gold Champion 2016 (Jonathan Satava)
Many times people ask me if I like to go to X-Guard from Half-Guard. I like X-Guard, it’s a great position, but it’s not my favorite, it’s not the one I feel the most confident and comfortable to sweep. So normally I use the X-Guard only when it happens to me, I try to not […]
How To Get the Most Out of Open Mat
Open mat can be a really good way to add on to the training that you do in the classes at your school. To get the most out of a open mat it is best to have a plan going into the training. There are a few different strategies to take when heading in to […]
In BJJ There Is No Right Or Wrong
If there is one thing that I have learned in my Jiu-Jitsu Journey, is that in BJJ there is no right or wrong. Many times we hear people saying – “Don’t do this, its wrong”. The truth is that there is no right or wrong, if the position is working well for that person, this […]
The Biggest Mistake In The Hip Escape
The Hip Escape is one of the core movements of BJJ. It is something that can be taught on your first day in BJJ and you will do up until your last training as an old Black Belt! It may seem very simple but, in fact it is one of the principle movements of BJJ […]
Five Tips To Consider Before Your First Championship
The days leading up to your first championship can make you feel very nervous. Some people never compete or wait a long term before testing the competition mats. Others like me compete almost as soon as they start training. Regardless, these five tips will help you before your first championship. It is important to keep […]
