Martial Arts Information & Tutorials

How to attain mount position in BJJ from side control.

A basic tutorial on how to do a sickle sweep for BJJ, and some different approaches to learning the position.

A summary of the five most effective and practical martial art systems for self-defence and real-life situations

A brief tutorial on three options from technical mount, and some conceptual considerations.

A brief tutorial on how to use shoulder pressure from side control.

A brief tutorial on how to switch sides on an armbar from guard.

Here we explore the use of math in martial arts: Geometry and use of angles and shapes such as circles and triangles for movement and footwork, and physics for movement, power and energy.

Four fundamentally different methods for getting to the mount position in BJJ.

A brief Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tutorial (videos and text) about how to maintain your guard against a long range pass.

A brief tutorial on how to "survive" in the closed guard by maintaining survival.

Five different ways to pull guard in sport Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Although known as the peaceful martial art, Aikido does incorporate weapons training in it's curriculum, most notably the Jo Staff. Discover some of the history behind the Jo.

Ape index compares an individual's arm span relative to their height. MMA fighters with a higher ape index have numerous advantages in their weight class.

This guide tells you how to set up and perform the rear naked choke to submit or KO your opponent. It's useful for martial artists and also people that want to learn a great self defence move!

Three mainstays of Aikido weapons training are the Jo staff, Tanto knife and Bokken sword. Join me as we take a look at all three.

A quick BJJ tutorial on how to pass the reverse De la Riva guard, featuring our old friend, the X-pass.