What to Bring to a BJJ Tournament
Signing up for your first BJJ tournament is a rush. The nerves. The adrenaline. The “why did I do this?” moment the night before. Totally normal. What doesn’t have to […]
How to Win a BJJ Tournament
So you’ve decided to compete. Respect. Stepping onto the mat in a tournament setting is a different animal than rolling at the gym, and if you’re being honest with yourself, […]
What is the Harai Goshi?
In Judo, the word Harai means “sweep,” and Goshi means “hip.” Put them together, and you get one of the most powerful and dynamic throws in all of grappling: the […]
How to Get Flexible Legs for BJJ
If you’ve ever rolled with someone who seems to bend like a pool noodle, you already know the truth: flexibility is a legit superpower in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Flexible […]
How Do BJJ Tournaments Work?
Stepping into your first BJJ tournament is a wild mix of nerves and adrenaline. A lot of people find themselves thinking,“…what am I doing here?” And that’s exactly why you […]
What Is a Shoulder Throw (Seoi Nage)?
Seoi Nage, which translates to “shoulder throw,” is one of the most iconic techniques in all of Judo and is easily one of the most recognizable throws in grappling, period. […]
What is the De La Riva Guard?
There’s one move in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that completely flipped the script on how people grapple and play guard: the De La Riva. It’s all about that signature outside hook: […]
What is the Hip Toss?
The hip toss is one of those techniques that transcends styles, showing up everywhere from Judo dojos to college wrestling mats to BJJ tournaments. With this move, you get your […]
What is the Spider Guard?
So many competitors love spider guard because it’s equal parts frustrating to deal with and exciting to play. You can use it as a shield to keep pressure passers off […]
What is the Osoto Gari (Outside Leg Reap) in BJJ?
Ask any judoka or old-school grappler, and they’ll agree that Osoto Gari is a classic. It’s one of those moves that looks simple at first, but once you really learn […]