K guard demonstrated by Marshall Stamper and Tahric Finn
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K Guard BJJ: Complete Technique & Drill Guide

This post provides detailed guide on how to effectively use the K-guard in grappling. This understanding is guided by including drills and techniques for understanding and practicing this position. K-guard is a crucial position in grappling that can provide significant advantages when executed correctly. This guide will walk you through the essential techniques and drills…

Arm Triangle Head and Arm Choke
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Arm Triangle Choke: Head and Arm Choke Guide for BJJ

We’re going over the arm triangle choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, also known as the head and arm choke, detailing the necessary positioning, grips, and techniques to effectively apply this submission move. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that emphasizes ground fighting and submission holds. One of the most effective submissions from a pinning position…

guillotine choke demonstrated by Tahric Finn and Marshall Stamper
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Guillotine Choke BJJ: Techniques, Tips & Setups

The guillotine choke is a versatile and effective submission technique in grappling, applicable from various positions. This guide covers the mechanics of the guillotine choke, including setups from standing, turtle, and mount positions, as well as variations like the army guillotine. The guillotine choke is one of the most favored moves in grappling, known for…

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…

Never Tap - mikey musumeci vs gantumur bayanduuren leg lock
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When to Tap in BJJ: Smart Tapping vs Fighting On

Tapping out is the gold standard of defeat in BJJ and submission grappling competition. It’s right there in the sport’s name, “submission grappling.” You grapple until someone submits. Submission is mostly voluntary. So, Why would someone ever submit? The first simple answer, to avoid going to sleep. Being choked unconscious is considered a “technical submission.”…