The first moves you learn in BJJ are the essential skills you take with you at every stage of your grappling journey. Every advanced skill in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is anchored
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the referee plays a crucial role in overseeing each match, ensuring rules are followed and fairness is maintained. Though they might not be grappling or engaging
The double ankle sweep is a fundamental technique in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that takes your ground fighting skills up a notch. Watching players reverse positions creates thrilling dynamics, leaving spectators
The open guard is one of the three fundamental guard positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, along with the closed and half guard. Mastering these techniques is essential for becoming a skilled
A grappler’s skills evolve, and how they understand a technique can change over time. These techniques are at the core of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and evolve depending on how a practitioner
The ankle lock, or straight ankle lock (also known as the ‘Achilles lock’), is a highly effective leg-based submission in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Despite some rules limiting leg lock use, this
As 2024 winds down, NAGA has been preparing for our 2025 season. We have made multiple updates to our events that we feel will be well received by our competitors.
What is a Butterfly Sweep? Simple, effective, and applicable in both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the butterfly sweep is one of, if the not very first, sweeps fighters
The Hip Bump Sweep is one of the most effective sweeps in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and allows you to launch several attacks, leading to successful submissions. Sweeps in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
The “bridge” movement, known as ushiro-ukemi in Judo, is used to escape pins or holds during groundwork (newaza). Judo’s influence on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is well-documented, and the bridge movement
Points are awarded in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitions based on the successful execution of techniques that demonstrate control, dominance, and progression toward a submission. Each position or transition is valued
The double leg takedown is a common technique in mixed martial arts, judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that combines speed and power into a go-to move for both beginners and