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Berimbolo in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Why the Berimbolo Is So Unforgiving—And So Effective Picture this: you’re tangled in open guard, both of you fighting for grips, and someone inverts beneath your hips. Read more...
Arm Bar From Guard
What It Is The arm bar from guard is one of the backbone submissions in BJJ. Read more...
Anaconda Choke in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
What Happens When You Squeeze for the Anaconda? You’ve finally managed to snatch a front headlock in live training. Read more...
Americana in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
What actually happens—mechanically and physiologically—when you finish (or get caught in) an Americana in Brazilian jiu jitsu? Read more...
Frame
In Brazilian jiu jitsu, a **frame** is when you use your arms, legs, or sometimes your whole body as a solid, structured barrier to keep an opponent’s weight off you, manage space, or redirect pressure. Usually, a frame means planting the bony part of your arm (like the forearm or elbow) against their body, locking out your joints so you can resist weight without just muscling it. Frames aren’t just hands pushing—they’re bone-to-body structures, and they don’t move unless you want them to. Frames are what stop you from getting... Read more...
Elbow-Knee Connection
Elbow-knee connection in BJJ means keeping your elbow close to your knee—either actually touching or close enough to shut down space—usually when you’re playing guard or recovering guard. It plugs the holes between your upper and lower body, making it harder for someone to pass your guard, cut through your torso, or isolate your arm. If you’re rolling with anyone who’s even semi-competent, they hunt for space. Your elbow drifting away from your knee is a big “OPEN” sign. That little gap is all it takes for someone to dig... Read more...
Crossface
A crossface in Brazilian jiu jitsu is when you drive your forearm (usually the bone) across your opponent’s face, typically from a top position like side control. The goal isn’t to hurt them—it’s to turn their head away from you, kill their ability to move their upper body, and pin their shoulders to the mat. Crossface pressure is a staple for anyone who wants to actually hold someone down in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Without a strong crossface, your opponent can turn into you, build a frame, start to recover guard,... Read more...
Connection
In BJJ, "connection" means physically linking yourself to your opponent or the mat in a way that lets you control, transfer force, and respond quickly. This could be chest-to-chest, hip-to-hip, a strong grip on a sleeve, or even keeping your shin glued to their thigh. Connection isn’t just about touching—it's about sticking, transmitting movement, and denying space. ## Why It Matters Without solid connection, you lose control. Think about mount with your knees flared out, or butterfly guard with your hooks just dangling. You’ll get shaken off, passed, or swept.... Read more...
Base
In Brazilian jiu jitsu, “base” means your ability to stay balanced, centered, and hard to move—even when someone’s actively trying to off-balance, sweep, or crank you out of position. Good base usually comes down to a low, stable stance, smart weight distribution, and keeping your feet, knees, and hands organized so you’re not easy to tip or flatten. It shows up in every round—top, bottom, scrambles, everywhere. If you have good base, you aren’t easy to knock over or flatten. If your base sucks, people toss you around. ## Why... Read more...
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