Combat Sports Knowledge

Articles

Evergreen guides designed to help fight fans learn more about BJJ, MMA and grappling.

Guard, mount, side control and back control — the positions beginners should know.

Five common sweeps and the balance, angle and timing behind them.

Armbar, Americana, rear naked choke, triangle and kimura.

What to expect at your first class and what to learn first.

A beginner-friendly overview of positions, submissions, training and competition.

A neutral breakdown of different goals, positions and skill sets.

How striking, wrestling and grappling come together inside one ruleset.

How grappling changes when strikes and the cage enter the picture.

How weight divisions work and why weight classes matter.

A beginner guide to rounds, judging criteria and decisions.