Techniques
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Techniques
Master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with detailed step-by-step breakdowns of submissions, sweeps, guard passes, and positional control. Learn proper mechanics, common mistakes to avoid, and competition-tested variations from experienced coaches.
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Whether you are working on your guard game, developing your top pressure, or looking to add new submissions to your arsenal, our technique articles break down every detail. Each article includes key concepts, setup sequences, common defensive reactions, and how to chain techniques together for a complete attacking system. From fundamental moves like the armbar and triangle choke to advanced positions like the berimbolo and leg entanglements, we cover techniques for every belt level.
Quick Tips for Techniques
- Focus on mastering one technique at a time before moving to variations
- Drill both sides of every technique to develop a well-rounded game
- Understand the underlying concepts, not just the steps
- Practice defensive reactions as much as offensive attacks
- Study how elite competitors chain techniques into systems
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5 Closed Guard Sweeps Every White Belt Needs
Stop just holding closed guard and hoping for the best. These five sweeps will turn your guard from a stalling position into an attacking machine.
Feb 17, 20265 min
techniques
guard
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BJJ Technique Database & Belt Curriculum Tracker
Track your jiu jitsu progress with BJJChat's comprehensive technique library. Personal proficiency ratings, belt promotion requirements, and training gap analysis for students and coaches.
Dec 31, 20255 min
techniques
curriculum
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Mastering the Americana from Side Control
Step-by-step Americana mechanics from side control: grips, elbow position, common defenses, and high-percentage finishing details.
Dec 22, 20252 min
techniques
side control
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Sweep or Pass BJJ: Master Guard Skills with This Training Game
A focused positional sparring game from closed guard that creates decisive, action-oriented exchanges. Each round ends with a clear winner, pushing both pl...
Dec 12, 20253 min
bjj training games
guard
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Submission Only Rounds BJJ: Develop Submission Finishing Skills
A focused sparring format that emphasizes finishing skills over positional control. By removing point scoring, players are pushed to constantly hunt for su...
Dec 9, 20253 min
bjj training games
submission
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Submission Chain Drill BJJ: Develop Submission Finishing Skills
An advanced drill that develops flowing submission combinations from mount. Players learn to chain attacks (americana, armbar, triangle, back take) as thei...
Nov 30, 20253 min
bjj training games
submission
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Spider Guard Sweep Series: BJJ Training Game Guide
A focused drill that develops spider guard sweep variety and combinations. Players must execute three different sweeps in succession, learning to chain tec...
Nov 24, 20253 min
bjj training games
guard
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Side Control Escape Ladder BJJ: Essential Escape Training Game
A competitive escape game with a ranking system that motivates players to improve. The ladder format creates natural matchups based on skill level while de...
Nov 23, 20253 min
bjj training games
escapes
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Open Guard Passing Circuit: BJJ Training Game Guide
An advanced training circuit that exposes passers to multiple guard styles in rapid succession. This competition-focused drill builds adaptability and the ...
Oct 15, 20253 min
bjj training games
guard
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Mount Escape Challenge BJJ: Essential Escape Training Game
A fundamental escape drill from the Gracie family curriculum that builds defensive skills from bad positions. Players rotate through escape stations, devel...
Oct 14, 20253 min
bjj training games
escapes
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Half Guard Wars BJJ: Master Guard Skills with This Training Game
A specialized game focusing on the half guard position, one of the most common guards in modern BJJ. Players develop both the offensive sweep game and defe...
Sep 26, 20253 min
bjj training games
guard
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Guard Pass Relay: BJJ Training Game Guide
A team-based passing game that adds urgency and camaraderie to guard passing practice. Teams race to complete passes, pushing players to commit to techniqu...
Sep 19, 20253 min
bjj training games
guard
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Guard Hunter BJJ: Master Guard Skills with This Training Game
A traditional Gracie game that simulates the standing-to-ground transition common in real scenarios. One player hunts to pass while the seated player uses ...
Sep 15, 20253 min
bjj training games
guard
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Back Attack Battle BJJ: Master Back Control Skills
A specialized positional game focusing on the most dominant position in BJJ - the back. Players develop crucial skills in both maintaining back control wit...
Aug 16, 20253 min
bjj training games
back control
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