BJJ Kneepads and Joint Support: A No-Gi Guide for the Leg Lock Era
Knee pain is the silent epidemic of no-gi grappling. Here’s how kneepads, sleeves, and braces actually work — and which type your joints need in the leg-lock era.
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Heel Hook BJJ: 7 No-Gi Truths That Save Your Knee
The heel hook BJJ tap window is roughly 1.4 seconds — that is the average gap top instructors report between the moment a competitor feels real torque and the moment a ligament gives way. Miss it, and the next sound on the mat is a wet pop you do not forget. A heel hook is…
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Imanari Roll: 7 Truths About No-Gi’s Most Feared Entry
The imanari roll is a rolling leg attack that starts from standing, drops the attacker into a back-roll, and ends with their legs wrapped around your shin before you finish your strike. Named for Japanese MMA veteran Masakazu Imanari, the technique earned its place in no-gi grappling history because it solved a problem nobody else…
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Gordon Ryan: The No-Gi GOAT and the Legacy He Left Behind
Gordon Ryan is widely regarded as the greatest no-gi grappler of all time, and his March 2026 retirement brought that debate to a close for many in the community. Over a decade of competition, he redefined what was possible in submission wrestling — building a record that may never be matched. Whether you watched him…
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Ashi Garami: The Complete Guide to Leg Entanglements in No-Gi BJJ
Ashi garami is the cornerstone of modern no-gi leg lock systems — the entry point for inside heel hooks, outside heel hooks, and a web of dangerous lower-body submissions that have redefined competitive grappling over the past decade. Whether you’re watching an ADCC superfight or drilling in the gym on a Tuesday night, understanding ashi…
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No Gi BJJ: Complete Guide to Training Without Kimono
Everything you need to know about no-gi BJJ — from gear and grip fighting to ADCC rules, top competitors like Gordon Ryan, and how to structure your no-gi training for maximum progress.
