The waiter sweep is a popular technique that originates from the half guard, specifically the deep half guard. This sweep allows the bottom player to go from a potentially defensive position to a dominant top position. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform the waiter sweep: Waiter Sweep from Deep Half Guard Establish Deep…
How to Break the Guard in BJJ
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), “breaking the guard” refers to opening or passing an opponent’s closed guard. This is a fundamental skill, as the closed guard is a very common position. Here’s a basic guide for several methods to break the guard: 1. Standing Guard Break Posture Up: Start by establishing good posture: straight back, head…
How to perform a Berimbolo in BJJ
The “berimbolo” is a popular and sometimes controversial technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that’s used to invert underneath an opponent from the De La Riva guard to take their back or achieve a dominant position. Here’s a basic step-by-step guide on how to perform it: Step-by-Step Guide to the Berimbolo Establish De La Riva Guard:…
How to perform an Omaplata in BJJ
The omaplata is a popular shoulder lock submission in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) that uses the attacker’s legs to trap the opponent’s arm, thereby applying pressure to the shoulder. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to execute an omaplata: Omaplata from Closed Guard: Materials Needed: A training partnerMats or a safe training environment Procedure: Starting Position:…
Rear Naked Choke Submission
The Rear Naked Choke (RNC) is a common submission technique in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts (MMA), and other grappling arts. When applied correctly, it can efficiently cut off blood flow to the brain by compressing the carotid arteries, causing the opponent to tap out or lose consciousness. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying the…
Why Train BJJ instead of Judo?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Judo are both grappling-based martial arts that originated in Japan and have many similarities. However, there are some key differences that make BJJ unique and, some argue, better suited for certain applications. One of the main differences between BJJ and Judo is the emphasis on ground fighting. BJJ places a…
Cross Collar Choke Submission
The cross collar choke is a submission hold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that targets the airway, cutting off the flow of oxygen to the brain. The hold can be applied from a variety of positions, but it is typically set up from the guard, side control, or mount. The steps to performing a cross collar…
Heel Hook Submission
The heel hook is a submission hold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that targets the ankle and knee. The steps to performing a heel hook are as follows: Start in a top position, with your opponent lying on their back and you on top of them, or in a guard position.Control your opponent’s leg with your…
Kimura Submission
The kimura is a submission hold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that targets the shoulder joint. The steps to performing a kimura are as follows: Start in a top position, with your opponent lying on their back and you on top of them.Pass your opponent’s guard and establish a dominant position, such as side control or…
Adult BJJ Belt System
The ranking system in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is divided into several belts, each representing a different level of skill and proficiency in the art. The belts, in ascending order, are: White Belt: The starting rank for all BJJ practitioners.Blue Belt: Signifies a basic understanding of BJJ techniques and the beginning of developing a personal style.Purple…