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Master the Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Strategic insights and techniques from seasoned practitioners to elevate your grappling game.

Who We Are

Death By Grappling was founded by a team of passionate BJJ black belts with a mission to share authentic knowledge and elevate the grappling community worldwide.

Our collective experience spans over 25 years on the mats, from local competitions to international championships. We bring you battle-tested techniques and analytical insights that work in both competition and self-defense scenarios.

25+ Years Experience
IBJJF Certified
Competition Proven
BJJ Coach

James Thompson

Head Coach, Black Belt

BJJ Instructor

Sarah Chen

Technical Director, Black Belt

What We Cover

Our content focuses on what matters most to serious BJJ practitioners, from technical details to mental preparation.

Competition Strategies

In-depth analysis of tournament strategies, point systems, and competition mindsets to help you dominate on the mats.

Technical Breakdowns

Detailed step-by-step instructions for submissions, sweeps, escapes, and positions with key details often missed.

Training Methods

Scientifically-backed training approaches that optimize your progress whether you're a hobbyist or competitor.

Mental Game

Psychological aspects of BJJ including focus, fear management, competition anxiety, and developing the right mindset.

What Our Readers Say

Feedback from our community of grapplers who've implemented our techniques and strategies.

"The competition strategies article completely changed my approach to tournaments. I went from losing in the first round to placing second in my next competition using these principles."

Michael Rodriguez
Michael Rodriguez

Blue Belt, 3 years training

"The technical details in these articles are outstanding. As a coach, I've incorporated many of the concepts into my teaching and seen remarkable improvements in my students."

Alicia Washington
Alicia Washington

Purple Belt, Academy Owner

"I've been training for over a decade, and I still learn something new from every article. The mental game section particularly helped me overcome competition anxiety."

David Kimura
David Kimura

Brown Belt, Competitor

Take Your BJJ to the Next Level

Explore our comprehensive collection of techniques, training insights, and strategies to elevate your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey.

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Dive into our extensive library of articles covering everything from fundamental techniques to advanced competition strategies.