Have you ever seen a fighter shoot in for a takedown… only to wake up seconds later? That’s the power of the guillotine choke. I remember my first time getting caught in one. I shot in hard during live rolling, head down like a bull, and snap — next thing I knew, I was tapping fast, vision fading. My training partner, a quiet blue belt, just smiled and said, “Gotcha.” That moment changed how I saw this move. The guillotine isn’t just flashy — it’s…  Read More

If you’ve ever passed the guard and wondered, “What now?”,  this guide is for you. The Americana submission isn’t just another move. It’s one of the first high-percentage attacks every beginner learns, and one that black belts still use to win matches. In this article, I’ll walk you through everything: what it is, how it works, and exactly how to apply it from side control, mount, and more. You’ll also learn how to defend it, avoid common mistakes, and train safely. What Is the Americana…  Read More

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