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Half Guard BJJ: Why It’s a Game-Changer and How to Use It
Half guard is the position where you are on your back or your side, with one of your opponent’s legs trapped between yours. It used to be considered a bad spot, just a step away from being passed. That has changed completely. Today, half guard is one of the most attacking positions in BJJ.
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BJJ Leg Locks Explained: Heel Hook, Kneebar, and Ankle Lock Guide
Leg locks used to be the dark corner of BJJ. Most schools avoided them. Coaches told white belts to leave them alone. That has changed. Modern no-gi grappling is full of leg attacks, and even traditional gi schools are starting to teach them earlier.
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How to Do a Rear Naked Choke: The Most Important Submission in BJJ
The rear naked choke, usually shortened to RNC, is the most reliable submission in BJJ. It works in the gi, in no-gi, in MMA, and in real situations. It does not require strength, flexibility, or fancy setups. Once you have the position, the choke is almost a matter of patience.
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What Is No-Gi BJJ? How It Differs from Gi and Which to Start With
BJJ has two main styles. With the gi, you wear a heavy uniform similar to a judo gi. Without the gi, you wear shorts and a rash guard, like wrestling gear. The techniques overlap a lot, but the two feel very different on the mat. People often ask which one to start with and what…
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BJJ for Women: Why It’s One of the Best Martial Arts to Learn
BJJ is one of the few martial arts that was specifically designed with a smaller, weaker person in mind. The whole point of the art, going back to the Gracie family in Brazil, was that technique and leverage should beat size and strength. That premise still holds, and it makes BJJ a very strong…