September 2026
Everything Jiu-Jitsu Style published this month.
Jimmy Pedro's Fireman's Carry: A Judo Takedown for BJJ
When we shared Jimmy Pedro's fireman's carry on Jiu Jitsu Style on New Year's Eve 2015, we ran it with barely a caption — it sat in the feed right next to a Kyle Dake wrestling highlight reel, and…
No-Gi Is Real Jiu Jitsu: Richie Martinez Makes the Case
One of the oldest arguments in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is whether a black belt earned entirely without the gi is a "real" black belt. Richie "Boogeyman" Martinez — the 10th Planet standout known for…
Xande Ribeiro's Power Knee Slice: A BJJ Breakdown
When we first shared Xande Ribeiro's power knee slice on Jiu Jitsu Style just before Christmas 2015, we barely wrote a word to go with it — and honestly, we didn't need to. Xande was BJJ royalty…
Gilbert Burns’s Wrestling Debut: A BJJ Takedown Lesson
Here's a matchup that puts a spotlight on the most underrated part of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: the fight to get the fight to the ground. Gilbert Burns — an ADCC-level BJJ black belt and one of the…
Eddie Bravo Rolls With Manny Gamburyan: A BJJ Lesson
When we filmed Eddie Bravo rolling with Manny Gamburyan for Jiu Jitsu Style a decade ago, the appeal wasn't a highlight-reel finish — it was the pairing itself. On one side, the man who built 10th…
Buchecha's Back Take From Deep Half Guard in BJJ
Deep half guard is one of the most stubborn positions in BJJ, and when you're the one playing it from underneath, everyone expects the same thing from you: the sweep. Get the leg, off-balance your…
Danaher: Your First BJJ Class Is the Most Important
Ask most people which Jiu Jitsu class mattered most in their journey and they'll point to some milestone — the first stripe, a competition, the day they finally hit a move in live rolling. John…
Andre Galvao's Reverse De La Riva Sweep in BJJ
When we first posted this clip back in December 2015, the whole write-up was one line: an awesome little reverse De La Riva sweep from one of the best in the business, Andre Galvao. That was it.…
WWE’s Santino Marella Wins Masters Gold in BJJ
Here's a Jiu Jitsu story to warm the heart of every masters competitor who still laces up and steps on the scale. Santino Marella — the former WWE Intercontinental and United States Champion, a…
What the Eco Approach to BJJ Really Means
If you've trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu anywhere in the last few years, you've probably heard the phrase "ecological approach" — or its cousin, "constraints-led" learning — floating around the gym.…
Kurt Osiander's Lapel Choke: A BJJ Move of the Week
Who doesn't love Kurt Osiander's Move of the Week? For a whole generation of BJJ players, the gruff Ralph Gracie black belt filming a technique in a garage — deadpan, no music, no fuss — was the…
BJJ Brown Belt Restrains Attacker: “Jiu Jitsu Works”
Every so often a story comes along that reminds us exactly why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is worth all those hours on the mat. Zoe Lundy-Chen, a 42-year-old BJJ brown belt, popped into a Tesco…
Josh Barnett’s No-Belt BJJ Worlds Win, Explained
Here's a piece of grappling history that says something wonderful about the honesty of Jiu Jitsu competition. Back in 2009, Josh Barnett — a former UFC heavyweight and lifelong catch wrestler —…
JT Torres' De La Riva Pass: A BJJ Breakdown
When we first posted JT Torres' De La Riva pass on Jiu Jitsu Style back in November 2015, the write-up was a single line — a great look at how one of the best passers in BJJ deals with the De La…
Kept Her Day Job After a UFC Deal: A BJJ Lesson
Here's a story that should land with every BJJ hobbyist who has ever rushed from the office to catch the evening class. Alex Apodaca just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Contender Series…
Mackenzie Dern's Koala Guard: BJJ Leg Control
When we first shared this Mackenzie Dern clip back in November 2015, the koala guard was still one of the quieter corners of the BJJ world — a leg-hugging control that a handful of competitors…
Dana White: Trying Jiu Jitsu Will “Blow Your Mind”
Every so often someone puts into plain words the exact reason so many of us fell in love with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and this week it was Dana White. On a podcast with Philadelphia Eagles safety…
Marcelo Garcia's Hip Roll BJJ Side Control Escape
When we first posted Marcelo Garcia's "hip roll" side control escape back in November 2015, the clip needed almost no introduction — a five-time BJJ World champion showing the least glamorous,…
Garry Tonon's BJJ Heel Hook From the Berimbolo
When we posted this Garry Tonon clip in November 2015, the caption we ran was one line long: how would Garry defend the berimbolo? With a heel hook, of course. At the time it read like a wink — a…
Queixinho's BJJ Toe Hold From 50/50
When we ran this Osvaldo "Queixinho" Moizinho clip back in October 2015, the whole caption was one breezy line: getting stuck in 50/50 can be a pain in the backside, so here's a nice little attack…
You Can Buy a BJJ Belt Online. Not the Journey
Here's an odd little corner of the internet that says something surprisingly warm about Jiu Jitsu. As BJJEE reported this week, medals from some of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's biggest tournaments —…
How to Roll With a Woman in BJJ
Hello boys. I'm a lady grappler, here to give you the inside scoop on how to properly roll with women in BJJ. Have you ever wondered, "What is the secret of successfully rolling with women?" or,…
Keenan Cornelius' 7 Deadly BJJ Wrist Locks
When we posted this Keenan Cornelius clip back in October 2015, the wrist lock was still the submission nobody in BJJ wanted to admit they respected. It was the move you'd catch a white belt with…