How to Design Your Own Positional Games in BJJ

Positional sparring has long been a staple in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training — a way to isolate and refine specific parts of your game. But if...

Why BJJ Isn’t About Memorizing Moves

At some point in every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, a student hits a frustrating wall: “I’ve learned dozens of techniques… but I still get smashed during...

Ecological BJJ Can Accelerate Your Progress

Why the Ecological Approach to Learning BJJ Can Accelerate Your Progress In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), many students spend years drilling techniques, only to struggle to...

5 Ecological BJJ Games to Boost Your Skill Faster

The ecological approach to learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu involves solving movement problems in realistic, live environments. Instead of memorizing moves, participants engage in games with clear...

How to Learn BJJ with the Ecological Approach

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has traditionally been taught through static drills, repetition of techniques, and instructor-led sequences. However, in recent years, more coaches and athletes are...

Best Instructional Videos for Escapes and Survival

If there’s one area of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that almost every grappler struggles with, especially beginners, it’s escaping bad positions. Mount. Side control. Back mount. Turtle....

Gordon Ryan Instructionals: Beginner to Advanced

Gordon Ryan is widely considered the most excellent no-gi grappler of all time. His instructionals on BJJ Fanatics aren’t just popular—they’ve become essential resources for...

How to Choose the Right BJJ Instructional for Your Game

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has exploded with educational resources in recent years, especially through platforms like BJJ Fanatics. With so many instructionals out there — from basic...