Relying On Grip Strength To Execute The Kimura Trap
We all learned the basic kimura lock in our infant stages in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world. While basic, the move can be very effective and damaging when done…
We all learned the basic kimura lock in our infant stages in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world. While basic, the move can be very effective and damaging when done…
If you are familiar with the name Imanari, chances are high that you’re replaying some of his most infamous leg locks in your head as we speak. Known for his…
Being stuck in the bottom z-guard position can be a difficult position to work out of. It can be tricky, and presents many potential issues you must face in order…
Dan Faggella is a BJJ Academy Owner, No Gi Pan Am Champion at 130 pounds, and recognized expert in the area of leg locks. Dan writes or Jiu Jitsu Magazine,…
It’s all too common for us to hit a wall in anything that we do for a consistent basis. Becoming burnt out over time is a dangerous prospect, especially if…
When it comes to submissions that fall under the classic saying of “old reliable”, the kimura is right up there. You probably learned this classic move on the first or…
Being able to defend the takedown in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an absolute must for any grappler looking to compete. It’s a totally different thing if you’re looking to be…
The Kimura is one of the most devastating high percentage submissions that we see in high level BJJ. Fighters like Rafael Lovato have perfected its art and we too can…
The beautiful thing about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that there is so many ways you can go about ending a match with a submission. There are so many options that…
There is always one position that every grappler in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu universe has some difficulty with. There are no exemptions; from white belts to black belts, from novice…