K guard demonstrated by Marshall Stamper and Tahric Finn
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K-Guard: A Comprehensive Guide to Techniques and Drills

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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The Arm Triangle – Head and Arm Choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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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Mastering the Guillotine Choke: Techniques and Tips

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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The Armbar: The Most Basic Move in Jiu Jitsu

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…

Honey hole leg lock control
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Mastering Leg Locks: A Comprehensive Guide to the “Honey Hole” Technique

Below is a detailed breakdown of the honey hole leg lock technique, emphasizing the importance of head and wrist control, the mechanics of executing various leg locks, and strategies to counter opponents effectively. In the world of grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, leg locks are a crucial aspect of submission techniques. One of the most effective…

Marshall Stamper and Tahric Finn demonstrate a sit through guillotine
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The Sit Through Guillotine Choke: A Step-by-Step Guide

This post and associated video provides a comprehensive guide on executing the sit through guillotine choke, detailing the necessary steps, grips, and techniques involved in this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu move, along with insights from a live demonstration. The sit through guillotine choke is a powerful technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that can effectively subdue an opponent. In…

Mounted smother choke image
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Mastering the Mounted Smother Choke: 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…

Comeback Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen
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The Greatest Comeback in UFC History: Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen

The UFC Middleweight championship fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen (UFC 117 August 7, 2010) is celebrated as one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Despite being dominated for most of the match, Silva secured a last-minute victory with a triangle choke submission, showcasing his resilience and skill. This match is often regarded…

DQ'D for this
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DQ’d for THIS “Legal” Submission?! Exploring BJJ Rule Controversies

This blog discusses a recent disqualification in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition due to an outdated rule regarding ankle locks, highlighting the need for rule updates in the Asian Sports Jiu-Jitsu Federation to align with modern practices and safety standards. In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), rules and regulations play a crucial role in ensuring…

Never Tap - mikey musumeci vs gantumur bayanduuren leg lock
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Never Tap!

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.”…