Ankle Lock BJJ: 7 No-Gi Setups That Force the Tap
The ankle lock BJJ players ignore is the highest-percentage no-gi tap a white belt can hit. Seven setups from ashi, single-leg-X, Imanari, 50/50, saddle, DLR, and toreando counters.
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Single Leg X Guard: 7 Best No-Gi Sweeps and Back Takes
The single leg x guard is the position Marcelo Garcia built a four-time ADCC career on, and twenty years later it is still the cleanest path to a no-gi back take in the sport. One leg trapped, two hooks deep, the opponent stuck in a half-stand they cannot finish — that is the entire pitch….
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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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Mikey Musumeci Heel Hook: 5 UFC BJJ 8 No-Gi Lessons
Mikey Musumeci tapped Kevin Dantzler with a heel hook at 2:15 of Round 1 at UFC BJJ 8 — fighting through a staph infection. 5 lessons from the no-gi finish.
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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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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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ADCC West Coast Trials 2026: Who’s In and Why It Matters
ADCC West Coast Trials 2026 is taking shape. Here is who is already in, what the brackets could mean, and why no-gi fans should pay attention.
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UFC BJJ 7 Results: 3 Title Fights and 2 New Champions Crowned
UFC BJJ 7 delivered one of the most memorable nights in no-gi grappling history on April 2, 2026, inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Three title bouts headlined the card — and two of them ended with new champions. Andrew Tackett survived a stern test from veteran Vagner Rocha in the main event, while…
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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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Guard Pulling BJJ: 5 No-Gi Strategies That Win Matches
Guard pulling in BJJ is one of the most debated tactics in no-gi grappling — and after Tye Ruotolo’s title defense against Pawel Jaworski at ONE Fight Night 41, the conversation has shifted from “is it legitimate?” to “how do you beat it?” Whether you compete in ADCC rules, ONE Championship submission grappling, or local…
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Leg Lock Guide: Complete No-Gi Submission Techniques
Leg Lock Guide: Complete No-Gi Submission Techniques Leg locks represent the most explosive submissions in no-gi grappling, capable of ending fights in seconds. From Gordon Ryan’s lightning-fast heel hooks at ADCC to Lachlan Giles’ systematic destruction of heavyweight opponents, these techniques have revolutionized modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling. This comprehensive guide breaks down every…
