BJJ Techniques

Lapel guards developed by Keenan Cornelius changed how guard players approached the game. The worm system allowed guard players to contain explosive passers and even … Read more

The squid guard is another lapel guard variation that has been developed by Keenan Cornelius. Though its origins can be traced to Terere during his … Read more

The worm guard was developed in 2014 and was first used in competition by Keenan Cornelius. Though there are mixed reports on who developed the … Read more

Shin to shin guard is often used together with sit-up guard or a means to transition towards a single leg x position. This type of … Read more

The octopus guard was developed by Eduardo Telles, the same grappler who is known for his turtle guard and unorthodox style of jiujitsu. The octopus … Read more

Inversions in BJJ aren’t exactly new. Tornado guard, also known as the Roleta Guard, is a type of guard that was developed by Roberto Magalhaes … Read more

We see more and more people shy away from playing half guard centric games and for good reasons. A half guard can be considered by … Read more

Guard playing has evolved over the years. Flexible players are usually the ideal guard players because they can transition towards complicated guards easier using their … Read more

The butterfly guard is a highly versatile guard that has been popularized by the likes of Marcelo Garcia, Terrere, and more modern competitors such as Adam Wardzinski. … Read more

Eddie Bravo’s campaign in ADCC is his shining glory during his competitive years. Though he never won the prestigious ADCC title, he was able to … Read more