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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

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BJJ Tournament

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

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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:

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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

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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

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What is the Omoplata in BJJ?

The omoplata stands among the most versatile – and underrated – tools in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu arsenal. To execute this shoulder lock, you use your legs and hips to isolate

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What is the X Guard?

The X Guard, characterized by the unique “X” shape your legs form beneath your opponent, is one of the most dynamic and powerful open guard positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This

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