Time for DefCon 5 by Micah Caputo Submission defense is an often under utilized skill in BJJ. As a smaller practitioner of BJJ, my submission defense is constantly being tested by bigger opponents and training partners. As a result of being choked, pushed, pulled, squeezed, jerked and muscled...

The trend for teammates to settle final’s matches in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments by way of a Gentlemen’s Agreement is bad for the sport. It’s boring for the spectators and contrary to Jiu-Jitsu’s roots of proving  your mettle on the mat. To have even a slight chance of being...

In a tournament, getting the takedown, passing guard, and staying on top is almost always the preferred strategy. I can’t count the times I’ve seen someone jump guard and promptly have their guard passed and end up losing the match due to giving up the top position from the start....

GracieMag is covering the Europeans 2011 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. You can check out the coverage here.

The start of the unofficial Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu season is fast approaching with the 2011 European Championship. Athletes are making their final preparations in training and logistics to participate in the event. The dedication and hardwork required to be a Jiu-Jitsu champion is the same to be...

Open Mat can make or break your Jiu-Jitsu game. Here’s a list of quick tips to help you get the most from your open mat time. Warm up – don’t jump right on the mat and into a live roll with your favorite training partner. This is a great way to get hurt. A ten minute warm up...