What Is Half Guard in BJJ? Half guard is a ground position where you’re on your back. You have one of your opponent’s legs trapped between both of your legs. Think of it like a sideways hug, but with legs instead of arms. Your bottom leg goes under their trapped leg. Your top leg hooks…
What Is the North South Position in BJJ? The north-south position in BJJ is when you’re on top, facing your opponent’s head, with your chest over their face or upper body. Your knees or hips pin their shoulders, keeping them stuck. It’s like sitting on their chest but turned 180 degrees. In BJJ, it’s a…
Understand the Open Guard in BJJ? Open guard in BJJ is when you’re on your back or seated, using your legs and arms to control your opponent without locking your ankles around their waist. Unlike closed guard, where your legs are tightly wrapped, open guard gives you freedom to move, attack, and defend. It’s like…
Hey there, fellow grappler! If you’re new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or even if you’ve been rolling for a while, you’ve probably found yourself on your back with someone’s legs wrapped around your waist. That’s the closed guard, and believe it or not, it’s one of the most powerful positions in BJJ. You might think being…
What if I told you that the difference between winning and surviving in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu often comes down to one thing: position? BJJ isn’t just about submissions or flashy moves. It’s about where you are and what you can do from there. When I first started training, I used to focus only on submissions. But…