Two BJJ practitioners training Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques on the mat
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White Belt BJJ: First Year Survival Guide

Your first year in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is going to be one of the most humbling, frustrating, and rewarding experiences of your life. You’ll get tapped by people half your size, forget everything you learned five minutes after class, and question why you signed up in the first place. Then something clicks — a sweep works,…

Armbar basics demonstrated by Tahric Finn and Marshall Stamper
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Armbar Jiu Jitsu: The Essential Beginner Submission Guide

One of the first things many students learn in JiuJitsu classes is executing and defending the armbar. In this article, we detail the steps for the attacker, along with counter techniques for the defender. Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that emphasizes technique and leverage over brute strength. Among the various techniques, the armbar is…

Mounted smother choke image
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Smother Choke: Mounted Finish Techniques and Tips

he mounted smother choke is a powerful technique in grappling that can effectively control and submit an opponent. In this guide, we will break down the steps to execute this move, along with tips to maintain control and avoid common pitfalls. We’re revisiting this choke, because it’s effective and, I’ve been asked by students, “what…