Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most feared—and most effective—submissions in grappling: the Kimura lock. I remember my first time getting caught in a Kimura. I was a brand-new white belt, proud of my “strong arms,” thinking I could muscle out of anything. Then Coach Dan tapped me with a slow, controlled twist from side control. No flare, no drama—just pain. And respect. That moment changed how I saw technique over strength. And today, I’ll show you why the Kimura isn’t just a…  Read More

You know that moment when you’re on your back, guard open, and your opponent leans in just a little too far? I felt my heart race the first time I locked in a triangle choke. My legs were shaking. My coach was yelling, “Squeeze! Squeeze!” And then—tap, tap, tap. My training partner tapped fast. That was the day I realized: size doesn’t matter. Technique does. The triangle choke bjj is one of the most iconic submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It’s been used by legends like…  Read More

If you’ve ever tapped from an armbar or tried and failed to finish one, you’re not alone. I once got caught by a tiny blue belt who barely weighed half of me. All she did? Controlled my wrist, lifted her hips, and snap, I was tapping before I even realized what happened. That’s the power of the armbar BJJ. It doesn’t care how strong you are. It only cares if you know how to use leverage. In this guide, we’ll break down everything, from the…  Read More

Let me tell you a story. When I first stepped onto the mat as a white belt, being on my back felt like defeat. I thought, “I’m losing. I need to get up!” But then my coach said something that changed everything: “Steve, your back isn’t the worst place to be,it might be the best.” That’s when I learned about the BJJ guard. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the guard does not surrender. It’s a strategy. It’s control. It’s an offense from your back. And guess what?…  Read More

You know that moment when you’re scrambling on the mat, heart pounding, sweat dripping—then suddenly, you feel your chest press flat against your partner’s back? That’s it. You’ve got the back. And let me tell you from personal experience: there’s no better feeling in BJJ. It’s like finding a secret cheat code in a video game. Suddenly, everything slows down. They can’t see you. They can’t breathe easy. And you? You’re in total control. Welcome to Martial Boss, where we break down the most powerful…  Read More