r/bjj – After seeing the rear/back/reverse triangle thread, I wanted to give a comprehensive breakdown of the 5 main triangle variations and how the naming conventions have changed in the past few years…

I thought this might help people out. I got the following directly from Braulio Estima, who was maybe my favorite triangle choker ever, and I thought this was maybe the best way to understand the different triangles. Below this I'll get to the DDS terminology that's more popular at the moment: Regular/Common Triangle Choke (Head points in same direction as my opponents head): Opponent's right arm is trapped between my legs and my left leg is locked over my right = Triangle Choke Opponent's right arm is trapped between my legs and my right leg is locked over my left = Reverse Triangle Choke Opponent's…

r/bjj – What’s the deal with Octopus guard?

Is there something wrong with it at a higher level? I have been spamming it on guys my skill level and I either sweep or get the back consistently. Are there pitfalls using it at a higher level? Is this why we don’t see it in competition? Would be interested in your thoughts/opinions. Thanks!0 votes and 0 comments so far on Reddit

r/bjj – Getting and Keeping the Russian Tie (video)

Hey all. I wrestled in highschool and college and have since transitioned to jiu jitsu and coach wrestling at the gym I practice at. I learned that many people in jiu jitsu have an incredibly weak standing game. If you guys want I’ll keep posting wrestling videos and analysis. Here’s some details on properly getting and maintaining a Russian tie. I also show a snatch single from the position if the opponent keeps their leg in poor position. https://youtu.be/X43wF2Ai54w0 votes and 0 comments so far on Reddit

r/bjj – Closed Guard- How long before the investment pays off?

I've been noticing that some of the savvier purples have been dodging my half guard and my spider guard by pre-emptively shoving themselves into my closed guard. From there I'm getting stalled out a lot, or I'm getting baited into ill-advised triangles. What the whole experience has taught me is that my closed guard is bad and I should feel bad and I need to work on it. I can think of tons of black belts I've rolled with whose closed guards were terrifying, and clearly I'm not there. The solution is, obviously, force closed guard often and do a…

r/bjj – What's your advice for more pressure when doing knee on belly?

Some dudes can get knee on belly and it feels like I'm stuck under the tire of a dump truck. I've tried numerous things, such as driving into them a bit and occasionally my training partners tell me I'm being really heavy, but I don't know exactly what it is. So what advice do you have to help a 165lbs white belt be heavier?0 votes and 1 comment so far on Reddit

r/bjj – You pass someone's half guard into side control, but they straighten/tighten and you don't get an underhook. what's your next move?

This is a scenario that I encounter a lot and it always leaves me unsettled as to what to do next. Pummel? Crossface?0 votes and 3 comments so far on Reddit

r/bjj – Improving takedown effectiveness and safety when live sparring

I've found that when I work my standup with my partners and we're going live i hesitate on a lot of movements because I don't want to end up hurting them somehow. How can I get over this? Do I need better technique or do I just need to worry less and do more?0 votes and 0 comments so far on Reddit

r/bjj – Favourite guard against bigger guys?

I’m talking about when your legs can’t clasp properly in full guard. What’s your favourite position to try to get back on top?0 votes and 4 comments so far on Reddit

r/bjj – Easy Effort Mount Escape For Older Guys with Thomas Rozdzynski

r/bjj – How do you beat someone who is stronger and heavier? (Serious answers please)

Also why use all your strength on smaller opponents?0 votes and 1 comment so far on Reddit