Have you ever felt like you’re cheating in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) because you’re just naturally more athletic than others? Do you ever wonder if your physical prowess is actually holding you back from developing solid technique? Maybe you’ve noticed that you can muscle your way out of precarious positions or rely on your speed to… Read more

May 2023 at Revolution BJJ means a shift in focus to open guard.  Look out for lassos and lapels, spiders and scissors, and all types of open guard, modern and old-school!  Sweeps, back takes, submissions, and maintenance will all be areas of focus. All of our regularly scheduled adult BJJ classes (all level 1, 2, and 4)… Read more

In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it’s not uncommon to encounter situations where appearances can be deceiving. Just like in our everyday lives, we may come across circumstances that challenge our initial perceptions and force us to think critically about what’s truly going on. In this article, we’ll delve into the concept of perception versus… Read more

It’s that time of the year again!  April 2023 is Kimura month at Revolution BJJ.  The Kimura isn’t just a shoulder lock submission; it represents a gripping strategy that can be used to pass the guard, take the back, sweep, secure a finishing armlock, and a ton more. All of our regularly scheduled adult BJJ classes (all… Read more

March 2023 brings a new monthly theme to us at Revolution BJJ:  escapes!  The good news is that all of your training partners are good at passing the guard. The bad news is (also) that they’re good at passing guard, so you need to make sure your escapes are on point.  This month, we’ll focus on… Read more

It’s February, and we’re focusing on passing the guard.  Last month, everyone worked hard to improve their guard maintenance, and as a result, guards are now much harder to pass!  We’ll turn our attention to the knee cut, leg drag, X-pass, Kimura passes, and a ton more this month as we focus on improving our… Read more

It’s hard to believe that 2023 is already here!  To ring in the new year, Revolution BJJ will turn our BJJ focus on guard maintenance.  All of our regularly scheduled adult BJJ classes will center around guard pass prevention and “recovery before the pass”, making it frustratingly annoying for anyone to try to get around your legs… Read more

December 2022 brings another year-end to Revolution BJJ, and another opportunity for us to focus all of our regularly scheduled adult BJJ classes on two closely connected positions:  butterfly and half guard. For this month, we’re looking at how to establish and maintain both positions, how they’re connected, and what to do (submit, sweep, or otherwise improve your… Read more