BJJ Glossary of Techniques - Forca Method

Is Sumi Gaeshi really a sweep, or is it more of a counter? Read more...

Ever wonder why the loop choke seems to sneak up on people who think they’re safe in a scramble? Read more...

How does grabbing a handful of gi fabric end up shutting down an advancing black belt? Read more...

X-Guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Where Precision Outlasts Power There’s a moment during open mat, somewhere around round four, when you hit that wall: legs tired, grip half-gone, mind hazy. Read more...

Triangle Choke

What It Is The triangle choke is a classic submission from guard that uses your legs to trap your opponent’s neck and one arm, cutting off blood flow and forcing the tap. Read more...

Torreando Pass in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

What surprises a lot of beginners—myself included—is just how draining passing guard can be in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Read more...

Straight Ankle Lock in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Why Don't More People Tap to Straight Ankle Locks? Walk into any Brazilian jiu jitsu academy, and you’ll find students learning the straight ankle lock early in their training—then often abandoning it. Read more...

Spider Guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

What It Is Spider guard in Brazilian jiu jitsu is a dynamic open guard position built around hooking your feet and controlling your opponent’s sleeves while they’re on their knees or standing. Read more...

Side Control in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Have you ever been stuck under a heavy side control in Brazilian jiu jitsu, counting ceiling tiles and questioning your life choices? Read more...

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