Hey there, Steve Marlin here ,  BJJ brown belt, lifelong grappler, and your guide today on one of the most talked-about moves in modern jiu-jitsu: the heel hook. Welcome back to Martial Boss, where we break down martial arts like you’re training with a friend who actually knows what they’re doing. No fluff. No fake…

I remember my first time trying the omoplata. I was a white belt, super excited, and… I got rolled over so hard I saw stars. But that failed attempt sparked something in me. Now? The omoplata is one of my go-to moves from the guard. In this article, you’ll learn everything about the omoplata BJJ…

I’m Steve Marlin, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt with over a decade of grappling under my belt (literally). I’ve choked out training partners, tapped in tournaments, and yes, gotten caught in this exact move more times than I’d like to admit. Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most fundamental techniques in gi jiu-jitsu:…

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…

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…