The Nogi Blog
New rashguards and shorts to start off 2019!
We have 3 big new releases to start off 2019! First of all, we've gotten many requests to bring back the Volt short. If you were one of the lucky ones to have picked up a pair of these over the past decade, you know how well they're made. Some say they might last a whole generation. Available in sizes 28 all the way up to size 44 inches. The 4 way stretch gusset allows for comfort and mobility in your stretchingest moments. Next up, is a brand new line of rank rashguards. The Exeter rashguard is available in short sleeve...
Half Guard passing concepts, De La Riva Sweep and a kneebar?
Yes, it sounds all so disconnected and nonsensical but there is a method to this madness! Again Budo Jake is here to demonstrate his Friday Night Nogi technique. This time he starts with a knee shield half guard pass, to a DLR sweep to a pretty unconventional kneebar. You're just gonna have to watch it for it to make sense. Budo Jake is wearing the Phantom 3.0 Black and Mint Limited Edition and we're running super low so get them now because we may not be stocking them again. Although we do have a fresh batch of Phantom 3.0 in...
Bas Rutten? Cradle? Why does Jeff Glover call it the Suzanne Somers?
I realized while writing this blog post, that most newer BJJ practitioners haver never heard of Suzanne Somers. Well, to me I first heard of her way back in the 80s when she played Jack Tripper's brainless, blonde roommate in the provocatively popular 80's sitcom, Three's Company.
Don’t get smashed! Submit from the double under pass!
The double under pass is one of the first guard passes you’ll learn as a new student because it’s simple and effective. It’s also a fundamental technique that you’ll use all throughout your BJJ career and it works almost the same for gi and nogi. Here Budo Jake shows how to effectively finish the pass but also how to nail a tricky submission if you happen to be on the receiving end on the pass! Dane is wearing the 2018 Velox Competitor Rashguard in brown and the Phantom 3.0 in Navy Blue Jake is wearing the 2018 Velox Competitor Rashguard...
Fundamental Nogi Grip Breaking with Budo Jake
Controlling the grip can make a the difference between being offensive or defensive. If your opponent manages to close the distance on you and establish a good wrist control over you, you are gaurantee to be on the defensive. Understanding how to free yourself from grips is fundamental technique that students at all levels should always focus on. Here, Budo Jake demonstrates 3 fundamental grip breaking techniques that you should add to your NoGi Game weather on the ground or standing.