Signing up for your first BJJ tournament is a rush. The nerves. The adrenaline. The “why did I do this?” moment the night before. Totally normal. What doesn’t have to
So you’ve decided to compete. Respect. Stepping onto the mat in a tournament setting is a different animal than rolling at the gym, and if you’re being honest with yourself,
In Judo, the word Harai means “sweep,” and Goshi means “hip.” Put them together, and you get one of the most powerful and dynamic throws in all of grappling: the
If you’ve ever rolled with someone who seems to bend like a pool noodle, you already know the truth: flexibility is a legit superpower in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Flexible
Stepping into your first BJJ tournament is a wild mix of nerves and adrenaline. A lot of people find themselves thinking,“…what am I doing here?” And that’s exactly why you
Seoi Nage, which translates to “shoulder throw,” is one of the most iconic techniques in all of Judo and is easily one of the most recognizable throws in grappling, period.
There’s one move in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that completely flipped the script on how people grapple and play guard: the De La Riva. It’s all about that signature outside hook:
The hip toss is one of those techniques that transcends styles, showing up everywhere from Judo dojos to college wrestling mats to BJJ tournaments. With this move, you get your
So many competitors love spider guard because it’s equal parts frustrating to deal with and exciting to play. You can use it as a shield to keep pressure passers off
Ask any judoka or old-school grappler, and they’ll agree that Osoto Gari is a classic. It’s one of those moves that looks simple at first, but once you really learn
If you’re looking for a throw that’s equal parts simple, powerful, and straight-up fun to hit, the Hip Wheel (Koshi Guruma) is it. This move is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
If you’ve been rolling long enough, you know the toe hold has that “don’t mess with me” energy. It’s one of those leg locks that looks simple, feels sneaky, and