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Technique

Armbars 101: How to do a tight armbar

October 5, 2022 by Milos Milosavljevic

How to use one of the most powerful submissions in jiu jitsu, including how to do an armbar, tips, variations, entries and escapes.

The guillotine choke: The 101 guide

August 26, 2022 by Milos Milosavljevic
Man guillotining opponent

How to do a guillotine choke in BJJ (step by step), including entries, tips for a tight guillotine and how to counter a guillotine.

The triangle choke: an in-depth guide

October 25, 2022July 23, 2022 by Milos Milosavljevic
Multiple images of man doing triangle on opponent

A 101 guide to this powerful submission, including triangle entries, the five triangle variations, and how to do a triangle step-by-step.

The 8 Best BJJ Takedowns & Throws: Beginner’s Guide

September 11, 2021August 24, 2021 by Allan Co

Take your BJJ standup game to the next level with these fundamental takedowns.

Leg locks for BJJ: The beginner’s guide

July 23, 2022August 14, 2021 by Allan Co

Organize your leg-lock training with this guide to leg lock positions and submissions. A leg-lock is a form of submission that is directed at the …

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