The Evolution Of A Meta: How This Leg Lock Is Changing Before Our Eyes

One of the most interesting parts of grappling is seeing how it continues to evolve, even in small positions. Professional athletes and coaches are constantly looking for new and novel ways to initiate or counter existing techniques or strategies, and the moves trickle outward through jiu-jitsu from there. For a good recent example, we can look at the leg lock position that Nicky Ryan used recently at WNO 23 - and how Deandre Corbe answered that position with a counter at WNO 24 against a B-Team athlete.

Jul 10, 2024

No-Gi Worlds Lightweight Division Could Be Dominated By Canadian Talents

The 22-man lightweight division slated for next week’s IBJJF No-Gi World Championships is deep with wildcards, rookies and dark horses. But among them are three clear cut favorites, each of whom have likely earned their positions as top seeds with successful outings at IBJJF majors over the last several years.

Nov 29, 2022

The Breakout Stars of Finisher's 17: A November to Remember

This past weekend at Finisher’s HQ in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the 17th edition of Finisher’s Submission Only featured two riveting women’s title fights and a 16-man, $2,000 cash prize lightweight bracket.

Nov 22, 2022

Standard Jiu-Jitsu Hits Big At No-Gi Pans

Standard Jiu-Jitsu has seemingly flown under the radar for years.

Oct 21, 2022