In this week's mini-episode we discuss hybrid choke mechanics!  We've already covered the primary types of chokes in Jiu-Jitsu.  Now let's talk about what happens when we combine these types of chokes, whether hybrid chokes are...

This week we're joined again by Tum Energia!  Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts.  In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu digital content...

In this week's mini-episode we discuss crank mechanics!  Cranks are submissions that attack the cervical spine (the neck).  We discuss the ethics of cranks, how to engage with them safely, and their relevance to rulesets. ...

This week we're joined by Josh Vogel!  Alongside his wife Angie, Josh is a co-founder and head instructor at The Jiu Jitsu Company in Old City, Philadelphia.  In this episode, Josh emphasizes the importance of structured class curricu...

In this week's mini-episode we discuss compression choke mechanics!  Compression chokes involve squeezing your opponent's chest so tightly that their lungs can't expand to take in air.  They're a bit silly and not high-percenta...