Rear Naked Choke: 7 No-Gi Setups for a Perfect Finish
The rear naked choke is no-gi’s highest-percentage submission. Here are 7 setups, grips, and finishing details to lock it in from back control.
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Cheap vs. Premium Rashguards: What a Grappler’s Money Actually Buys
Searching for the best rashguards for men usually turns into a price argument. Here’s what your money genuinely buys at each tier, where premium pays off, and where the markup is just a logo.
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Guillotine Choke: 7 Best No-Gi Setups and Escapes
Quick Answer: The guillotine choke is a front-headlock submission that wraps an opponent’s neck and squeezes either the windpipe or both carotid arteries. In no-gi it’s the standard punishment for a sloppy takedown attempt: when someone shoots and drops their head, you snap down, lock your hands under the chin, and either pull guard or…
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Men’s No-Gi Rashguards: How to Pick the Right One for Your Build, Climate, and Training Load
The best rashguards for men aren’t the ones with the loudest graphics — they’re the ones that match your body, your sweat, and how often you roll. Here’s how to choose.
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No-Gi Takedowns: 7 Best Entries to Win the Scramble
Quick Answer: The best no-gi takedowns trade grip strength for body control. Without a collar or sleeve to pull, the highest-percentage entries are the double leg, single leg, body lock, ankle pick, and snap down — all built on a level change, an underhook or collar tie, and constant pressure on the opponent’s head and…
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What Actually Makes a Men’s No-Gi Rashguard Worth Buying: Fit, Build, and the Mistakes Most Grapplers Make
Sizing, fabric, and seam construction decide whether a men’s rashguard survives live rolling — here’s how to match the gear to your build instead of chasing a brand name.
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CJI 3 Is Dead | No-Gi Weekly June 22-28, 2026
Craig Jones cancels CJI 3, ADCC locks its Krakow invite list, Owen Jones avenges Andrey at ONE Fight Night 44, and Hyperfly drops a World Cup rashguard. Your no-gi grappling week in review.
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Taking Your No-Gi Rashguard Into the Surf: A Grappler’s Crossover Guide to Water Sports
The same compression top that survives live rolling has to fight saltwater, UV, and paddling abrasion in the lineup. Here’s how a no-gi rashguard actually holds up across surfing and water sports in 2026 — and where it quietly fails.
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No-Gi Grappling News: Owen Jones Stuns Andrey, Kraków Looms
Owen Jones upset Fabricio Andrey at ONE Fight Night 44 after Kade Ruotolo pulled out injured, the CBJJ No-Gi Championship hit FloGrappling, and ADCC Kraków drew closer.
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Polyester, Spandex, and Nylon: What Your No-Gi Rashguard Is Actually Made Of
Polyester, spandex, and nylon each behave differently under a live no-gi roll. Here’s what each fiber does, why your rashguard blends them, and how to read the fabric content on the label.
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Twister Submission: 7 Setups for a Brutal No-Gi Finish
The twister submission is jiu-jitsu’s signature spine crank. Here are 7 no-gi setups from the truck, plus defenses and the safety rules that matter.
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How to Choose No-Gi BJJ Gear: A Function-First Guide for Grapplers
A function-first walk through every piece of no-gi BJJ gear — what each item actually does on the mat, how the rulebook constrains your choices, and how to build a kit that survives live rolling without wasting money.
