Technique
The Kimura: The Lock That Named Itself by Beating a Gracie
The kimura lock explained — the 1951 Masahiko Kimura vs Helio Gracie story, its double wristlock roots, and why it's a control system, not just a tap.
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Training, technique, and the culture of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Technique
Back Control in BJJ: Taking It, Keeping It, Escaping It
Back control is BJJ's king position — how to take the back, keep it with seatbelt and hooks, and escape it safely by winning the hand fight first.
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Technique
The Most Iconic BJJ Techniques Every Grappler Should Study
Some techniques define the art. From the triangle choke to the berimbolo, these are the most iconic BJJ techniques — their origins, mechanics, and why they've shaped how the world grapples.
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