craig jones gu vs nogi

GI vs NO-GI BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can be practiced in two main formats: The first and most common is in the gi or kimono. This is the traditional uniform seen in many Asian martial arts. It is similar to what you’d picture as a Judo or Karate uniform. They’re generally made up of a Kimono top that is…

Passin the sweep - Eddir Bravo 10th Planet
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Pass in the Sweep

In the upper echelons of submission grappling, there exist two equally challenging scenarios during competition, each with a 50% likelihood:
1. A 50% chance of facing an opponent resistant to takedowns.
2. A 50% chance of encountering someone whose guard you struggle to breach.
His proposed solution?
Direct attention towards guard passing immediately after executing sweeps.