Body Lock Pass: 7 Keys to Dominant No-Gi Passing
The body lock pass is no-gi’s most dominant guard pass. Learn the entry, the finishes, and the mistakes that kill it — the Gordon Ryan way.
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Back Control No-Gi: 7 Keys to Take & Keep the Back
Back control no-gi is grappling’s highest-percentage position. The seatbelt grip, hooks vs. body triangle, and 7 keys to take and keep the back.
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De La Riva Guard No-Gi: 7 Sweeps & Attacks That Work
Quick Answer: The de la riva guard no-gi works when you replace gi grips with a heel grip on your opponent’s near leg and a deep hook behind their knee. Kill their base with constant off-balancing, then attack sweeps, the back, and leg entanglements like single-leg X and the 411. Skip the classic collar-and-sleeve control…
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Toe Hold No-Gi: 7 Keys to a Devastating Foot Lock
The toe hold is a fast no-gi leg lock that torques the ankle from ashi garami and 50/50. Here is how it works, when it is legal, and how to finish it.
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ADCC -88kg Trials: 5 Truths About Nathan Haddad’s Win
Nathan Haddad climbed out of a 6-0 hole, armbarred Jayden Groner, and beat Ryan Aitken to take ADCC -88kg at the 2026 West Coast Trials.
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Andrey vs Owen Jones: 5 ONE Fight Night 44 Truths
Kade Ruotolo’s injury reshuffled ONE Fight Night 44 — Andrey vs Owen Jones now headlines the no-gi side. Five truths the matchup hides.
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Compression Shorts Buying Guide: Length, Seams, and Grip for No-Gi BJJ
The right compression shorts disappear under your no-gi shorts. The wrong pair pinches and rolls all class. Here’s what to check before you buy.
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Rashguard Stink Test: Which Under-$50 No-Gi Tops Stay Fresh After 90 Days of Rolling
Cheap no-gi rashguards smell within months. Here’s what survived a 90-day stink test under $50 — and the wash routine that doubles their useful life.
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First Rashguard Under $30: A No-Gi White Belt’s Starter Pick
Buying your very first rashguard under $30? Here’s what actually matters for a no-gi BJJ white belt in their first six months on the mats — and what to skip.
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Tye Ruotolo in 2026: 7 Reasons He Still Matters
Tye Ruotolo remains one of the most important names in no-gi grappling in 2026. Here are 7 reasons his evolving game still matters.
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Leg Drag Pass BJJ: 5 No-Gi Details That Make It Unstoppable
The leg drag pass is one of the most reliable guard passes in no-gi BJJ — and for good reason. When executed correctly, it puts the guard passer in complete hip control while giving the bottom player almost no useful guard retention options. In no-gi, where slippery limbs and absent collar grips make many passes…
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ADCC 2026 World Championship: Complete Guide to Poland Event
The ADCC 2026 World Championship is set to make history as the premier no-gi grappling tournament ventures into Europe for the first time, landing in Kraków, Poland on September 12-13, 2026. With recent South American Trials results shaking up the qualification landscape and top athletes like Nicholas Meregali expressing doubts about competing, this edition promises…
