When asked about the ecological approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training that has recently gained attention in online discourse, fifth-degree black belt and ADCC champion Robert Drysdale had clear and direct…
Evolution is constant. Athletes continuously refine their approaches, adding layers of complexity or, surprisingly, stripping them away. According to renowned coach and ADCC medalist Lachlan Giles, Gordon Ryan exemplifies the…
Roger Gracie emphasizes that effective side control is about using body weight strategically rather than relying on arm strength to maintain position. His approach to side control when an opponent…
In a seminar discussion, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Gordon Ryan opened up about the strategic development of his distinctive grappling approach—one that prioritizes control and positioning over explosive athleticism. His methodology…
Gabi Garcia has never held back her opinions, and her latest comments are bound to fuel debate in the grappling world. On the Jits and Giggles Podcast, the nine-time world…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom Gordon Ryan explained why mastering a single guard position, even one as basic as half guard, is only part of grappling success. Ryan emphasized that relying solely…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has always thrived in the grey areas of competition—unwritten etiquette, unspoken codes and the constant tug of war between survival and submission. But at the second edition of…
Gordon Ryan recently demonstrated a fundamental yet highly effective side control escape technique that transforms one of the most frustrating defensive positions into an opportunity for counter-offense. Breaking down this…
Firas Zahabi, the renowned head coach of Montreal’s Tristar Gym, has witnessed countless elite BJJ athletes throughout his career. Yet when discussing Rafael Mendes and his signature anaconda choke Zahabi’s…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners with shorter limbs often struggle with one of the sport’s most fundamental submissions, the triangle choke. For many the conventional wisdom suggests that long legs are essential…
