Firas Zahabi: Jiu-JItsu Does Not Have This

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Firas Zahabi, the famous John Danaher black belt and head coach of the Tristar MMA academy in Montreal, shares his thought on what Jiu-Jitu is lacking, and, as usual, is spot on in his analysis – it is BJJ conditioning.

Firas Zahabi is never afraid to speak his mind, and he does that again, pinpointing an area in Jiu-Jitsu where there is a major gap that grapplers need to fill. Compared to all other competitive combat sports, Jiu-Jitsu has a very lackluster approach to conditioning and it shows every time BJJ athletes encounter Juokas or wrestle.

“BJJ guys are s— athletes. No offense to the BJJ world. I love BJJ; I’m a BJJ fanatic” – Firas Zahabi said. I” just think that their counterparts — the wrestlers — have outdone them in the physical realm.

Firas Zahabi also believes that Jiu-Jitsu athletes make more tactical and strategic mistakes compared to wrestlers, particularly in MMA:

“Two, the wrestlers are better strategists. Why? When you wrestle, you have three rounds, so you start thinking about strategy as importance. In jiu-jitsu, it’s one round. When the wrestler starts in MMA, he’s thinking, I’ve got to win two out of the three, minimum. That’s the minimum for victory. It’s not what I’m looking for, but it’s the minimum. A jiu-jitsu guy will do something crazy at the end of a round he was winning. Maybe he goes from top position to the bottom looking for a fancy armbar and gives up the round or gives up the position. They make more strategic mistakes than the wrestlers.”

Finally, he points out that wrestlers are open to learning Jiu-Jitsu and other grappling martial arts, whereas most BJJ athletes act like grappling royalty and refuse to experiment and learn from other grappling sports.

“Wrestlers are learning jiu-jitsu, and jiu-jitsu guys aren’t so open-minded to the wrestling” – says Firas Zahabi.” They don’t understand that wrestling is as technical as jiu-jitsu. It’s jiu-jitsu standing up, why are you not in love with it? Why doesn’t it fascinate you?”

In summary, Firas Zahabi says the fact that Jiu-Jitsu athletes do not pay attention to conditioning, nor try to adopt writing into their game is a huge detriment to their abilities, especially in MMA.

How To Get The Rockhold Arm-In Guillotine From Cradle

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David Avellan, known as the founder of the Kimura trap system in BJJ shared a video recently where he breaks down an arm-in guillotine which he refers to as the Rockhold guillotine (he learned it from UFC star Luke Rockhodl). The move is done from the cradle position and is one of those torture moves that hit multiple points on the opponent’s body at once.

Rolling Cradle Setup

The cradle is a wrestling position that is used at all levels of wrestling, from kids to Olypmic champions. There are two main variations – the near and far side cradle.

The cradle used to see set up the arm-in guillotine, Luke Rockhold-style, is the near-side cradle, placing you in front of your opponent, in the top position (think side control on top).

A cradle involves you having a grip around an opponent’s neck with one arm and around their knee with the other, effectively squiizeng their body together as youtry to connect both hands.

In wrestling, the position allows whoever is controlling the cradle to pin their opponent to the ground for the win.

In Brazilia Jiu-Jitsu, grappling and MMA, the position offers plenty of submission options, one of which is the Rockhold guillotine choke.

Avellan begins by snapping down the head of an opponent in butterfly guard. he does a same-side snap down and immediately grabs the leg to establish a standing cradle position.

In order to obtain a top position, Avellan rolls under the opponent, with what is a gator roll variation, once again from wrestling. This helps him achieve a top position.

A crucial detail for both improved controls from the cradle and setting up the brutal finish is to windshield-wiper the legs over the opponetn’s top leg, getting both knees behind the opponent’s knee (kind of a leg-in guillotine position).

The Rockhold Arm-In Guillotine Choke

This arm-in guillotine choke variation works from the top when you have control over your opponent via the near-side cradle.

Once in position, Avellan releases the arm that is around the opponent’s legs. there is no need for this arm anymore, as his legs are now holding the opponent’s top leg in place.

The free arm can then ovehook the top arm of the cradled opponent, as Avellan looks for the ball-in-socket arm-in guillotine grip. This is when the arm that goes over the opponent’s top arm grabs the arm already around their neck, which should be clenched in a fist.

The finish is as simple as sprawling with the hips forward while twisting the elbow in order to achieve not just a guillotine choke, but also a brutal neckcrank. The entire position is highly uncomfortable due to the cradle, making this Rockhold guillotine a very tempting submission option.

Pat Shagholi: The 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Prodigy Everyone Fears

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Pat Shagholi is a 16-year-old grappler who seems to be the new 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu prodigy. He is known as the “adult slayer”, due to his incredibly efficient counter-leg locking game. The only problem with the kid is that he torques his heel hooks just like Palhares did, landing himself a very nasty reputation.

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu always produces interesting and talented fighters, but their last JIu-Jitsu prodigy leaves a lot of place for questions. Pat Shagholi, a.k.a. ” The Adult Slayer” is turning heads for the wrong reasons, despite his grappling record showing that the kid has a very bright future in front of him. Potentially.

At EBI absolutes, we saw a chubby teenager with long, blonde dyed hair destroy 4th-degree BJJ black belt David Vieira with one of the most brutal heel hook finishes we’ve seen since Palhares. By destroy I mean completely destroy the knee of his opponent, without a care in the world that he did so.

The teenage Jiu-Jitsu prodigy got his spot in the prestigious EBI tournament by conquering the in-house qualifying tournament at 10th planet Headquarters. These qualifying tournaments have competitors from all over the US 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu gyms come together to fight for a spot at the Eddie Bravo Invitational.

While there is stiff competition in these qualifying tournaments, the competitors look at each other as 10th Planet teammates, even though they train at different gyms in different cities. Pat did not look like he was sharing that sentiment, going for his favorite 50/50 heel hook and twisting as if his life depended on it.

“The Adult Slayer” is a counter-leg locker, meaning he allows people to get him in a leg entanglement, secures his feet, and then viciously attacks his opponent’s heel, causing real damage to their knees.

His finishes in the 10th Planet qualifiers did not reach too far, but anyone that has seen them react in the same way – cringing. His EBI performance, though, saw him act as carelessly as you would from a 16-year-old, but not on the mats.

While there is no doubt that Pat is a Jiu-Jitsu prodigy, he still has a long way to go, and reaping heel hooks like there is no tomorrow will land him in the same trouble Palhares was in, if not worse.

At EBI, Pat lost his quarter-final match against Andre Porfirio via fastest escape in overtime but showed he has more skills than leg locks, drawing Porfirio into some crazy scrambles which looked just as dangerous as his heel hook finishes.

NEW Brazilian Submission Grappling Sport: Tactical Unarmed Combat

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A new form of competitive grappling comes out of Brazil. Named Tactical Unarmed Combat, this new Brazilian submission grappling martial art oganzies events in which public safety officers compete in hand-to-hand combat for the somewhat unusual prize of a firearm.

Brazili surprised the entire world with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so why stop there? In fact, there are many other grappling and no-holds-barred combat martial art forms coming out of Brazil, like Luta Livre and Shootbboxing, but non of them really caught on as BJJ. Will this latest form of braizlian submission grappling be able to replcate the global success of Jiu-Jitsu?

Tactical Unarmed Combat (Combate Tático Desarmado) mimics realistic conditions by having competitors fight in tactical gear and on a mud-covered surface.

The first competitive event in this new Brazilian submission grappling “sport” took place on October 23, 2021. The competitors faced off on a 10 x 10 meter mat space, which was covered in clay to bring an “element of reality” to it.

The Tactical Unarmed Combat competitors were public safety operators, who had to wear tactical gear (Rashguard or T-shirt, tactical cargo pants or jeans, boots or sneakers, etc). The format of the tournament is in grand-Prix style, fighting for the main prize which is not a gold medal – it is a firearm.

According to the official Tactical Unarmed Combat website, this Brazilian submission grappling form is:

“A Jiu-Jitsu competition that rewards the champions of each category with a firearm, a unique and realistic experience focused on police self-defense, which aims to train and test bravery. and will to win of the participants.”

Unlike regular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or grappling tournaments, though, the focus here is on making public safety y operators more comfortable and efficient in grappling situations without the need to rely on their firearms:

“The public security operator needs to neutralize an aggressor in hand-to-hand combat.
And with this fact exposed, the Unarmed Tactical Combat event aims to show the level of training of public security operators and their unarmed combat techniques.”

Would you consider competing in such a setting?

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Russian MMA Fighter Dies Of Alleged Food Poisoning

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c (33) a professional Russian MMA fighter, died suddenly from apparent food poisoning. The Moscow’s Tomahawk team member went to sleep after eating watermelon and ended up in a hospital where he died shortly after addition, leaving a lot of speculation as to the source of poisoning that caused his death.

A Russian MMA fighter died after being admitted to a hospital in the riverside city of Balashikha, about 12 miles from Moscow, on October 30. Alexander Pisarev and his wife were both admitted to a hospital, where the Russian MMA fighter almost immediately while his wife remains in the hospital still.

Igor Vladimirovich, Alexander’s father who lived with him and his wife, was the one that found Pisarev unconscious after returning from walking their dog

“I returned from a walk with the dog at about four o’clock and called my son to dinner. In response, silence. I went into the room – Alexander and his wife were sleeping. I came closer – and it turned out that my son was no longer breathing.” (Euro Weekly)

An official investigation has been launched to determine the cause of death of the fighter, with some citing watermelon poisoning as the reason, while others speculating that it was due to opioids.

The Tomahawks Moscow team confirmed the death of the Russian MMA fighter by issuing the following statement on VKontakte:

“My brother, my friend, my student! Words cannot express the extent of the loss. Alexander Pisarev is the standard of friendship, decency and courage of a Russian person, I and we will miss you!!! Rest in peace our brother.”

A teammate of Alexander told the Russian state news agency Tass.ru:

“Alexander Pisarev died in his sleep and did not have any chronic health problems. According to preliminary data, death was the result of food poisoning.”

The official statement of the Moscow Region Investigative Committee reads:

“Investigators, with the participation of a forensic specialist, are conducting an additional inspection of the scene, confiscating items relevant to the investigation, and planning a forensic chemical examination.”

The Russian MMA fighter fought in various Russian promotions (RCC and Fight Nights) and was the Russian Central Federal District MMA champion as well as a Moscow hand-to-hand combat champion. His record was 3-2.

Marcus Buchecha: Real Fighters Train Gi, No-Gi And MMA

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Marcus Buchecha Almeida: Real Fighters Train In Gi and No-Gi

Marcus Buchecha Almeida, one of the most prolific and popular heavyweight BJJ world champions recently shared the opinion that in order to call yourself a fighter you need to be good at both Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu.

Marcus Buchecha Almeida, who has 13 BJJ World Titles to his name (with the Gi), 2 World Titles in No-Gi and 2 ADCC titles (No-Gi) claims that you need to train both with the Gi and without, and even dabble in MMA, not necessarily as professional, if you want to call yourself a real fighter and have the skills of one.

According to Marcus Buchecha:

“I think that a real fighter needs to fight in the gi and no-gi. And you can, you need to test yourself in MMA, right? To see how your Jiu-Jitsu is going to be in a real situation. I mean, that’s how I see it.

Of course, MMA is not for everyone, a lot of people don’t like it. But I think the gi and no-gi should be, like… You should fight in both, period. And that’s my opinion.”

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The extraordinary grappler has been fighting professionally in MMA since 2020, and has
a 4-0 record in ONE FC.

His statement is correct and helps settle the needless debate about whether Gi or No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu is better/more efficient.

Many big names from the BJJ community reacted to Marcus Buchecha Almeida’s statement. Garry Tonon, for example, had this to say about Buchecha’s claim through his Instagram account, responding in his usual style:

“Why stop there? A real fighter must compete in k1, judo, sambo, wrestling, Muay Thai, ping pong, combat jiu jitsu, catch wrestling, pancration, karate, hopscotch, kravmaga, taekwondo, boxing, aikido, tai chi, synchronized swimming, sumo,wing chun, lethwei, badminton…..

It’s really cool for people to successfully compete in multiple martial arts, but I don’t really see a need to suggest someone isn’t a “real” anything just because they choose to specialize in one martial art.

There are a ton of boxers I could heel hook in 15 seconds that never did MMA or grappling. But for God sakes, they are still “real” fighters and I would never try to suggest they aren’t just because they only choose to compete in a specific ruleset.”

What do you think?

ROLLBOT: The AI Robot BJJ Dummy Of The Future

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The Rollbot is a grappling dummy, designed to mimic the movements of a real training partner as a result of a built-in AI. The scary-looking high-tech dummy is currently still not available, but indications show that it will be released to the public soon.

The next generation of grappling dummies is here, and it is somewhat scary, even though it is a very good alternative to the usual grappling dummies. The Rollbot is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu dummy that contains artificial intelligence (AI) which has it mimics the moves of a partner while you are rolling.

A highly impressive characteristic of the Robot is that its joints “break” when you apply submissions and you can also put it to sleep with chokes. You can easily put it back together once you’re done taking submissions all the way.

The idea for the Rollbot comes from Joe Rogan, who more or less asked for one on his podcast, wondering about the idea grappling dummy. Rollbot inventor Sam Hon took Rogan’s word to heart and built his version of the ideal grappling dummy training partner.

The Rollbot grappling dummy has sensors in the neck that allow it to gauge the amount of pressure someone is applying with chokes. A speaker placed in the head plays sounds according to the pressure exerted on the robot’s neck.

invention Hon also states that you can feel when you’ve been successful with “elbow, knee, and ankle submissions”.

What everyone is wondering is whether or not the robot can fight back, mimicking an actual live training partner. According to Sam Hon:

“It stays defensively responsible. I put a ballast inside its hips so it’s always trying to sit up and roll to a side. Its spine is also curved down so it can’t lay flat on its own. Feel like it’s almost trying to shrimp away. You will have to roll with it to really experience it.”

On the official Rollbot Instagram account, a post from a week ago states that the website for the dummy will be launching soon.

During the test phase, a Machado black belt named Samson Sausser took eh Roll bot for a roll, and it seems fun:

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The Best Grappling Dummies in 2024

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Training Jiu-Jitsu or any other grappling martial art requires just one more thing, apart from you having to show up regularly – a partner. Combat sports, in general, require a live training partner to learn and progress. In sports, with lots of live sparring, there’s simply no substitute for a training partner. There is, however, one aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that you can do both with and without a partner – drills. The trouble is, that partner drills are more numerous and usually more important than solo ones. This is where you need to start looking for a partner substitute if you can’t find a regular drilling buddy, and most adults can’t. There’s no better substitute than grabbing a combat sports grappling dummy to do drills with. But which one is the best of all grappling dummies that you can get in 2024?

We have a list of the very best options out there that can take your grappling to the next level. Given how complex Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu positions and grappling techniques are, you could hardly achieve high-level training just by yourself. So, if you are one of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners who want to drill daily, grabbing a grappling dummy to do drills is your best bet.

As you’ll see from our guide, grappling dummies are much more than just bags filled with sand. The best ones are those that allow you to train everything, from throws and takedowns to transitions and submissions. Our best picks for 2024 are below.

The Best Grappling Dummies

Grappling dummies are a staple in MMA, BJJ, or any other grappling martial art. So, finding the best-grappling dummy is no easy task, believe me! There are so many great products out there, that it is pretty easy to get lost. However, the most important thing is what you need, so we used this as our main selection criteria. For example, in combat sports, we need a dummy that can work for throws, takedowns, groundwork, and even strikes. So, you need to find the perfect combat sports grappling dummy to suit your needs.

Most dummies come in many shapes and sizes, with varying levels of realism – some even have foam that is designed to be cut open for bleeding wounds! In this guide we will review the best grappling dummies on the market today, analyzing their pros and cons as well as providing potential buyers with a buyer’s guide at the end.

So, without any further ado, let’s get started with the best grappling dummies for BJJ, MMA, and other grappling martial arts.

Jayefo TONJON Grappling Dummy

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Jayfo Tonjon is another popular brand. During our research, we found some interesting facts about their grapple dummies due to which we had to include them in our list.

The first thing that we noticed about this dummy for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling is its durable construction. It consists of EMEX-R canvas which is famous for its durability and quality.

Further, this dummy is designed to be portable with a weight of about 100 pounds which means it can even be carried on your shoulders without any problems.

It also has reinforced stitching in the vital areas that are prone to wear and tear during grappling training such as the head, neck, arms, etc., making it last longer.

It is designed specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA grappling training as it has a height of 180 cm which is perfect for these sports.

The only downside that we found about this dummy was the cost factor, but given its durability and quality, it still manages to rank among the best in our list.

Features:

EMEX-R canvas
Reinforced stitching in important areas
Designed for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA grappling training
180 cm height

Pros

Good overall quality
The design is easy to wash and maintain
Easy-grip handles for lifting purposes
Can be used both indoors as well as outdoors.
It can even be carried on your shoulders without any problems

Cons:

The handles and the neck can be easily broken
A Little expensive

Generic MMA Grappling Dummy

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While looking for the best MMA dummy we came up with the Generic straight-legged grappling dummy. It comes with a lot of fantastic features that make it stand out from the crowd. The first thing that we love about this dummy is its availability in two different colors.

Although it doesn’t give a huge option to choose from but still. You can choose between black-blue and black-yellow canvas. Apart from that, the dummy features a highly durable design that keeps it long-lasting for years.

This dummy can withstand tough training sessions like a pro and will let you train like a real pro BJJ fighter. Apart from that, it weighs only 80 pounds which makes it easy to move around. The dummy provides a realistic fight experience and is available at a very affordable price.

Features:

weighs only 80 lbs
available in two different designs
multi-discipline dummy

Pros:

affordable
lightweight
reliable for prolonged usage
suitable for both adults and kids

Cons:

it doesn’t come with filling

Jayefo Sports Kids Grappling Dummy

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If you are looking for a dummy for your kid’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training then this might be a decent option to consider. The Jayefo sports kids grappling dummy is one of its kind when it comes to durability and versatility.

It is available in 6 different colors including red and yellow which makes it a perfect option for those who are picky about colors. Besides that, the dummy is made of high-quality vinyl material and offers multiple holds which are so important in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Though the unfilled design of the dummy may not make most of our readers happy still it has its own benefits. One huge benefit of it is saving shipping costs. You don’t have to pay hundreds of dollars in shipping charges just for a BJJ dummy.

Apart from that, it comes with a lifetime warranty and offers a free one-year replacement. The Jayefo grappling dummy is not that bad of an option for those who are looking to save on shipping costs and want more durability in their training gear.

Features:

Durable, lightweight, and easy to store dummy.
Multiple holds offer lots of possibilities for training drills.
Open design is perfect for those who want to save on shipping costs or work with it outdoors.

Pros:

lots of value in the price tag
multiple grips allow you to train a variety of holds
great for practicing different techniques
lifetime warranty and free replacement offer a lot of value in the long-term
supports up to 275 pounds or 130 kilograms, suitable for most BJJ students.

Cons:

can be knocked over easily if not secured properly on its base.

Stylso Grappling Dummy

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Stylso is another top-notch brand for some of the finest BJJ and MMA gear. No matter what kind of gear you are looking for, they have got you covered. During our research for the best grappling dummies were found the Stylso dummy was quite interesting.

We’ll tell you about its pros and cons so that you can decide whether it is good for you or not. The first thing that we love about this dummy is that it comes with a real human-like design. This comes really in handy when practicing for tournaments or any other competition.

The head of the dummy is much similar to a real human head which will help you train your moves with more precision. Apart from that, it is highly durable due to its reliable build quality.

The Stylso grappling dummy is made with a tough polyester fabric which makes it durable. The foam inside the dummy is heavy and stable. That means that when you practice moves, you don’t have to worry about accidentally hurting someone.

Features:

Double-layer premium canvas
comes in three different colors
possesses zip and protective velcro

Pros

compact size for tight spots
lightweight and easy to store when not being used.
real human-like shape

Cons

short arms

Irsa Grappling Dummy

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The next one on our list of the best grappling dummies is the Irsa Grappling Dummy. It is a dummy that was designed to be used in BJJ or MMA training and it has a striking surface on the head, elbows, palms of its hands, and feet.

This one can be used for both attacking and defending moves from different positions as well as sweeps or submissions. You can use it for practicing on the ground or in standing positions.

It is made of durable polyurethane and weights around 25 pounds, which makes this grappling dummy perfect to train for your matches. Besides that, the dummy comes in different sizes which makes it suitable for different kinds of sports.

You can either buy it for MMA or BJJ or even kickboxing by selecting the appropriate size. This comes in handy when you are looking for a multi-disciplinary training dummy.

When it comes to the durability of the dummy, you shouldn’t worry about anything at all. It is because it consists of premium quality synthetic leather that makes it quite a long-lasting piece of equipment. It’s one of the best straight-legged dummies on the market today.

Features:

The material is synthetic leather, which makes it quite durable and long-lasting.
It has a weight of around 33-55 kg making it perfect for BJJ or MMA training.
This dummy can be utilized for ground positions as well as standing ones.
There are different sizes available to suit the needs of different disciplines

Pros:

Durable and long-lasting
Different sizes are available to suit the needs of different disciplines
Can be used for ground as well as standing positions.
Budget-friendly

Cons:

The head of the dummy is not as durable and can tear easily

Jendila Grappling Dummy

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Jendila grappling dummy is another perfect option that we found for you during our study. We noticed that the dummy possesses some of the best features, which makes it quite an interesting option.

It is different from the rest of the market due to its unique design and durable structure. The dummy features a sitting design that allows you to train your moves perfectly and dominate your opponents.

It is carefully crafted, which allows it to last longer than the other dummies of the same tier. The durable stitching and thicker canvas prove to be the best combo for prolonged training sessions.

Moreover, it is available in three different colors that give you the option to choose your favorite. However, this isn’t a very wide range of options available but still, three colors are enough because most people buy them for training purposes only.

Features:

Durable and sturdy design
The sitting position for training moves perfectly
Stitching is durable, and the canvas is thicker to last longer per session
Available in three colors.

Pros:

Comfortable and realistic feel
Extremely durable design
Perfect for training moves in a sitting position.

Cons:

None

Generic MMA Dummy for Grappling

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While doing research, on the best grappling dummies, we found another top product from the Generic. It is also quite amazing due to its durable structure and reliable build quality.

The dummy comes in three different colors just like the previous one on our list. It gives you the option to choose according to your choice. Besides that, it features well-intact stitching that makes it long-lasting equipment for your gym or home training.

It can withstand the toughest training sessions without any issues at all. Moreover, this dummy is versatile and can be used for different disciplines such as MMA and wrestling.

Apart from that, it is quite lightweight as it only weighs 80 lbs. Now for those who want to train more realistically, this might not be a good choice but. we still recommend it because it helps to improve the style a lot.

You can work on your moves and perfectly master them without hurting yourself or your training partner. The main difference between this one and the previously mentioned dummy is the style. This one comes in a sitting position and allows you to train your sitting moves.

Features:

Durable construction
Breathing for increased realism
The foam is resistant to water and can be washed.

Pros:

The padding is soft and comforting
There are more realistic practice options than other dummies
It can be used for a variety of martial arts
A great choice if you want to master moves without injuring yourself or your partner.

Cons:

A bit expensive compared to the others (but also provides more training opportunities).

LEATHERAY MMA Grappling Dummy

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Leatheray is also a top brand that provides different sports gear. This particular company is famous for its state-of-the-art equipment and gear. Due to their durability and long-lasting equipment for different fighting sports, most people love and trust their products.

During our research, we found it quite amazing because of its qualities. the first thing that we love about the Leatheray grappling dummy is its durability.

With the use of top-quality materials and excellent craftsmanship, this dummy can withstand different attacks from fighters who want to train their BJJ skills or MMA fighting tactics.

The product can be used for a very long time without any potential damage on it, which makes us love its toughness even more.

The second thing that we love about this dummy is its portability and ease of use.

It’s easy to fold it up and carry anywhere, which makes it fit for traveling. There are also no hassles at all with setting it back in place because the process only needs two people who can lift an arm or a leg.

The third thing that we love about this grappling dummy is its versatility.

This product can be used for many different purposes. It is possible to use this product for different training styles, so it does not matter if you buy more than one of these. It also adjusts according to the body size and weight of the fighter.

Features:

Durable and tough vinyl material.
Easy fold for transportation with carrying case included.
Adjusts to different body shapes and sizes, making it ideal for mixed martial arts training.

Pros:

Provides sparring partners that feel like they’re made of flesh and blood.
Adjusts to different body shapes and sizes, making it ideal for mixed martial arts training.
Easy fold for transportation
Durable and tough vinyl material.

Cons:

The head is a bit difficult to adjust and place in the right position.
Expensive

Celebrita MMA grappling dummy

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A very unusual-looking grappling dummy is the first one off the bat today. Celebrita MMA grappling dummy is a highly specialized dummy for Jiu-Jitsu. The posture it comes in is kneeling, with arms outstretched ahead. However, this has a very specific use for grapplers.

Celebrita MMA grappling dummy is extremely durable and can withstand even the hardest training sessions. Due to its durability, it’s great for both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA’s ground and pound. This dummy is made of leather and comes unfilled. it can hold any material and can weigh anywhere from 55-121 lbs. There are also several height options, ranging from 40” to 70”. It comes in six different color varieties.

Its best feature is its posture. The position is in means you can train sprawls, back attacks, or turtle attacks, and front headlocks. There are endless opportunities for drills all due to the unique positioning of this dummy.

Ring to Cage Deluxe Grappling Dummy 3.0

Coming in at number two is the Deluxe grappling dummy by Cage to Ring. It comes in a similar posture to Celebrita’s kneeling position. This one, however, features hands and feet making it more realistic. But that’s not the best part! The Ring To Cage Grappling Dummy can get into every position imaginable, standing, or kneeling.

The material for this grappling dummy is heavy-duty vinyl, coated with Polyester. This means that you’re getting an indestructible training partner. It comes filled or unfilled, depending on your selection. Weighs in at 55-60 lbs with a height of 60″ for the adult version. There is also a smaller one for kids. The color combinations are red and blue.

The ability to extend this dummy’s limbs means you can train virtually anything. From upper body submissions to any kind of joint locks, this dummy must be, all-in-all, the best-grappling dummy for BJJ on our list for 2023!

Combat Sports Jiu-JItsu Dummy

Combat Sports jump in our best-grappling dummy contest with their standing Jiu-Jitsu dummy. This military-grade material dummy is an awesome drilling partner that’s never going to fail you. Comes upright standing, with both arms outstretched towards the front.

In terms of quality of construction, this dummy probably beats all others. There’s simply nothing that you can do to damage this dummy. It is a life-sized vinyl-made training partner that’s available in four different weights. Each increase in the dummy’s weight comes in with an appropriate increase in height as well.

This dummy works great for everything, from strikes to takedowns and groundwork. The legs are fixed in an upright position, meaning you can use it for leg lock drills as well, although not as versatile as the Ring to Cage one.

Century Grappling Dummy

The Century Grappling Dummy is a basic dummy version, which is not all that Century has to offer. As you’ll see further along, they’re the one brand that actually takes the time to design different grappling dummies to cover all aspects of JIu-Jitsu drills. The black Century Grappling Dummy is your perfect overall training tool.

This dummy is pretty similar to the Combat Sports one. Namely, it comes upright, with outstretched arms. The difference is that this dummy has the arms crossed and at different levels. This can make drilling stuff like armbars much more fun as it can replicate defense attempts.

Thick-cut vinyl is the material, and it is available in three different weight classes (70, 90, and 120 lbs.). There’s a one-year warranty on this dummy, but it’s redundant given how durable it is. A unique characteristic is an ability to remain in a locked position.

TITLE MMA Youth Grappling Dummy

Title MMA is a well-known brand for all things MMA, and this time they deliver a great grappling dummy option. This one is dedicated to young grapplers though. It can be the perfect gift for a kid or an essential for any academy’s kids’ classes.

Come at the appropriate weights of either 30 or 50 lbs. The material is extra tough triple-ply synthetic leather that’s designed to take punishment. Since this is a dummy by an MMA brand, it’s normal that getting hit is one of the main goals it was built for, However, it offers much more than a punching bag. The position is upright and the bag comes completely filled. The height ranges between 40″ and 44″, in accordance with the weight. Arms stretch towards the front, with one slightly bent over the other, allowing for much-needed variety. In terms of the best-grappling dummy for younger grapplers, there’s hardly a better contender for 2023.

Century Versys V.SPAR.2 Grappling Simulator

Century is back again, this time with a modern, high-tech product. At first glance, you might think this is a useless piece of training equipment, but this just might turn out to be the best-grappling dummy of all time.

Century’s Grappling Simulator is a three-legged standing dummy that’s extremely stable upright. This makes it the perfect dummy to practice takedowns, throws, and even trips and sweeps while it’s in a standing position.

It also has “arms” that are outstretched forward and then toward the ground. This gives you a lot of variety for training takedowns, allowing for things like arm drags or Russian ties. Actually, you can train pretty much every aspect of grappling with it. Weighs around 50 lbs and comes in black color, made entirely out of vinyl. All of its features make it one pretty quality grappling dummy.

Revgear Throwing Dummy

Our final best grappling dummy of the year 2023 finalist in the Revgear specialized for takedown training. As the name suggests, with this grappling dummy you get something to throw to the ground over and over again. Since it is a throwing dummy, and perfect for wrestling takedowns, it also has a specific shape like a punching bag.

This dummy comes without extremities to speak of. Instead, it is a uniquely shaped dummy that is pretty cool to train with. The base is a bit wider, and there’s a second larger wide area in the area of the chest. this allows great handling for a variety of throw and takedown drills. The material is synthetic leather and the dummy comes tightly filled. It can double as a punching bag for ground and pound, but there’s no way you can train submission on it, apart from chokes perhaps. It can weigh 70, 100, or 130 lbs with heights of 2’10”, 4’0″, and 4’1″ respectively. So far, proven to be one of the sturdiest grappling dummies available, especially in the face of strikes.

Things To Look for When Buying a Grappling Dummy for MMA and BJJ

If you are a complete beginner and this is your first time buying a grappling dummy for yourself then this might be a challenging task for you.

It is because there are so many different options available on the market that will leave you confused.

You won’t be able to decide which one to go for and invest your hard-earned money in it. However, you shouldn’t worry at all because we have got your back. In this section of the best grappling dummies, we’ll tell you some of the most important factors.

Keeping these points in mind while buying a dummy, you will be able to select the perfect one for yourself without any issues. even if you are a complete noob, after reading this guide you will be feeling confident enough.

So without any further ado, let’s get started.

Different Types of Grappling Dummies

There are three types of dummies available in the market. They are as follows:

Heavy bags

These devices have been traditionally used for boxing and Muay Thai practices. But they can also be put to use by grapplers too, as their main purpose is to absorb blows and punches thrown on them.

It makes it an ideal training partner that doesn’t complain or try to fight back when you do your strikes on him/her.

This is because punching a bag will not cause any injury whatsoever but striking a human being might lead to some unwanted consequences like broken bones or even death!

Therefore, heavy bags may seem more useful than humans and thus these come with many benefits such as durability, longevity (i.e., easy to make them last), and low cost.

However, these don’t provide a realistic feel to the grappler as they are made of thick foam and have no hard surfaces or give-and-take motion like sparring partners in a dojo.

And finally, heavy bags may prove to be less versatile than other types because some athletes find it difficult for practicing strikes on these due to their weighty nature.

Heavy bags come with many benefits such as durability, longevity (i.e., easy to make them last) & low cost but they also have disadvantages too:

lack of realism during grappling sessions & difficulty executing techniques like kicks on these devices due to their weightiness

Grappling dummies

These can simulate an opponent’s size, weight, and mobility to an extent. This can be done by filling them with straws or water as well as foam pads.

The main advantage of these types of dummies is that they are more realistic and provide better feedback. The disadvantages of grappling dummies are that the user can’t really interact with them too much.

This might not be a problem for some people, but it is a major downside for those who want to practice certain positions or moves on their own time.

Training mannequin

These are basically just grappling dummies but they come in two versions – one with a head and one without. This type of dummy is made to move around like an actual person would and can be used for practicing different types of grappling as well as trapping techniques

The main advantage of these devices is that they are much more flexible than the traditional dummies, especially when it comes to training in new moves or developing skills you want but don’t have yet.

The disadvantages include their weightiness which tends to make them stable on your feet but harder challenging) to execute kicks and other standing attacks with – not so good if you’re working on improving both ground game AND standup skills at once.

Which Type of Dummy will be Good for BJJ?

The heavy (and more expensive) traditional dummy is good for practicing standing attacks and moves. A lighter grappling dummy with a head can be used to practice ground skills, such as sweeps or submission holds.

They both work well if you want to focus on developing your stand-up game exclusively and are looking into improving takedowns or defending against them at the same time.

Construction of the Grapple Dummies

One of the main things to look for when selecting the best BJJ training dummy is its overall construction quality. It should be lightweight, but durable.

For grappling exercises, the dummy’s joints need to be flexible enough so the student feels as if he is on his back with an opponent in a dominant position.

A good quality model will come equipped with adjustable wrist straps that allow you to secure your dummy’s arms at the same height as your own so that you can practice different grips without the dummy’s arms getting in the way.

The best grappling dummies should come with padded mats or foam to offer protection when they are being used on hard surfaces such as a mat or concrete floors and also provide an extra layer of padding when practicing submissions from guard positions for added safety.

A durable grappling dummy is a worthwhile investment for BJJ and MMA students to improve their skills, avoid injury and get the best out of training. The wrong choice can cost you time, money, or worse- your health!

Shapes of Dummies

The most common shapes of grappling dummies are ovoid and cylindrical. The ovoid is the shape that resembles a human torso more closely, while the circular dummy is used by some coaches as it can be easily performed moves on to reinforce timing.

Oval-shaped

These Dummies have an oval shape that gives a realistic feel and can be used to practice techniques like throws, takedowns, and chokes.

Cylinder-shaped

These Dummies are circular in shape and more difficult to use as they do not represent a human body well. They are often the go-to choice for practicing arm drags or leg locks.

Grappling Dummy 101

To begin with, we’ll go over the different types of grappling dummies. In that sense, you have grappling dummies that are upright, those that are prone, and kneeling dummies. In certain situations, you get a “transformer” dummy that can do it all as well.

Grappling dummies also come in different shapes and sizes. For example, you can get a human-like dummy, with straight-legged extremities and even feet and hands. Or you could go for punching bags like dummies, without any extremities.

Sometimes you might run into a throwing bag that has handles instead of extremities as well. Another thing to consider is whether you’re getting a filled or unfilled grappling dummy. Normally there’s a difference in price as well as shipping costs.

There is also the height and weight of the dummy. For example, you need an adult grappling dummy with weight as close to your athletic abilities as possible. If you want to practice with GI, why not put a BJJ Gi on your new grappling mate? While underestimating yourself is bad, overestimating your abilities might turn out to be even worse. So make sure you know what the best BJJ grappling dummy for you should look like and then pick the winner from our guide above!

Using A Grappling Dummy

Using a grappling dummy is certainly a great way to improve your BJJ. It makes drilling a lot more realistic, and fun, to be honest. It takes away the pain of setting up drilling sessions outside of class. Plus, the variety that grappling dummies now come in means you can do anything but roll with them.

Our suggestion is to pick a dummy that will help you develop a lagging skill. For example, if you struggle with takedowns, a throwing/upright grappling dummy is a great choice. If you like to practice submissions a more pliable one is better. Another option is to choose the most versatile one so that you can work both throws, submissions, and ground fighting.

Whatever you choose, the best-grappling dummy for you is certainly somewhere in this guide. All it takes are a few clicks and it’ll be on its way!

Solo Grappling Drills

We all know the old “drill to win” mantra that’s associated with BJJ. Drills are a huge aspect of Jiu-Jitsu, and to be honest, the only way to learn. The trouble (and beauty) with Jiu-Jitsu is that there is so much to learn that you can’t just rely on classes. Rolling is also not a good learning tool, as, under stress, you won’t be able to try out new techniques. This is where drills come in. Going through the motions of Jiu-Jitsu regularly is a great way to make them a part of muscle memory. This brings us to a glaring problem.

Drilling for BJJ needs to be done on a very constant basis. Doing drills every day is the preferred option, but even less than that can suffice. The problem is that people can hardly get to class regularly, let alone dedicate time to drilling. So, instead of doing a few basic solo drills, you can take solo drilling to a new level by using a grappling dummy. While grappling dummies are a mainstay for wrestling training, people in BJJ often find them redundant and unhelpful. Nothing can be further from the truth.

When you’re solo and need to drill with resistance, there’s nothing better than a grappling dummy. Apart from a life partner, of course. The thing is that the best-grappling dummy offers just enough resistance to make you work, yet not so much to throw you off perfect execution. This is exactly what we’re looking for when we’re doing drills. Plus the grappling dummy is never going to get tired or miss a drilling session. On top of everything, our guide has only the best deals for you, so the price is not going to be a factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are grappling dummies any good?

Grappling Dummies are a great tool for practicing your grappling moves and techniques to perfect timing. Grapplers who work on their technique with the help of these dummies will find them invaluable in improving different skills such as takedowns, throws, escapes, etc.

Which grappling dummy is the best?

A dummy is only as good as the person using it. Different grapplers will prefer different Dummies for their purposes, so one cannot say which is the best-grappling dummy universally.

What do I fill the grappling dummy with?

Most grapplers use old clothes or towels to fill their dummies. Some will also add some sand, rice, beans, or other filler material so the dummy has a little more weight and offers better resistance.

How much should my grappling dummy weigh?

Most grapplers prefer grappling dummies that weigh around 100 lbs. That way, they can practice for different types of opponents and have a good weight distribution on the other dummy as well.

Different people will want to buy BJJ or MMA grappling dummies for their own specific needs some may be looking for one with more resistance while others might be looking for one that is easier to control.

Mikey Musumeci BJJ Advice: How To Lose Fear Of Competing

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Filip Zanki

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Mikey Musumeci BJJ Advice On Dealing With Fear In Competition

Mikey Musumeci, the ONE FC featherweight submission grappling champion and 5x BJJ World Champion shares his wisdom on how to deal with nerves when competing. The gist of the Mikey Musumeci BJJ advice is that fear can make you freeze unless you embrace it.

If you look at Mikey Musumeci BJJ matches, you really couldn’t tell that (or better said, if) he was afraid. However, according to a recent Instagram post made by the ONE FC featherweight submission grappling champion and holder of just about every other title shy of ADCC, fear is ever present, and you should aim to accept it as such.

In fact, this latest Mussumeci BJJ advice goes deeper tracing fear back to shame:

“Fear, shame, and perspective – there are many emotions that are constantly triggered when we compete. We become so afraid that we will be judged by our result from others (shame), and that makes us in a state of fear. This fear can make us freeze; this fear can take all the energy out of us.”

The Mikey Musumeci BJJ wisdom goes further, offering a solution through reflection:

“When I have experienced this feeling, I use it as a time to reflect on my life and the people in my life. If I lose tomorrow will my mom still love me? Will my friends and family still be there for me? Of course they will.

Sometimes when we are emotional, the first answer is to override our emotions with logic, and then the next step is to change our perspective. Realize what a blessing it is to have the opportunity to compete!! So many people in this world are unable to do the things they have a passion for, so we have to be grateful that we are able to do these things.“

He concludes that we should be grateful for the feeling of nervousness that we often say we hate :

“”I’m so nervous; I hate this feeling!” Everyone that competes will say this from time to time. (Including myself…) But the truth is we have to be grateful we are able to feel for competing, feeling for competing means we care about it enough to have feelings for it right? What becomes a way worse feeling in life is running away from things that make us uncomfortable because we are so scared to feel them; that’s when we stop living.”

Musumeci is currently pushing for a grappling match against Demetirous “Mighty Mouse” Johnson.

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Helena Crevar, 15-year-old BJJ prodigy

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BJJ World

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A 15-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy fights at Cobrinha BJJ out of Las Vegas, Nevada. She has a ridiculous record for her age; she has 151 fights, 148 wins, and 130 are by submission. She is ranked 5th worldwide for the 145 pounds women’s division with 5 Fight 2 Win Championship belts and 4 Naga Expert belts. She is also a Combat Sports recipient. SIJJF recipient, six times Pan Kids champion.

Born in Las Vegas, she started training Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 8 years old when she stumbled across it at the gym; she used to train in strength and conditioning. Within the first 3 months of training, she knew she wanted to compete. Her first competition was Pan kids.

Since then, she has started to travel to compete in super fights. She was invited to the first one at Fight 2 Win winning by submission in the first all-female card that featured more than 40 girls, and women matches, in January 2021. The first of 3 all-female cards planned for that year. She tries to compete as often as possible in major Jiu-Jitsu competitions such as Jiu-Jitsu World League, IBJJF, and ADCC.

In January 2019, she competed at the Jiu-Jitsu World league adult division at just 12 years old against higher belts dual to the lack of competitors her age and weight class. Her only options were to redraw from competition or compete against higher-ranked opponents at the time.

What is next for the young BJJ prodigy?

Possible training camp for the IBJJF 2022 championship with the New Wave team? She has recently posted pictures of her, John Danaher, and the New Wave team on Instagram. Opening the doors for quite some speculations with her post, the young prodigy has also been quite a fan of Gordan Ryan, a black belt under John Danaher.

Helena plans to compete at the 2022 IBJJF Gi and No-Gi, which will be in Rome from the 11^th -the 13^th of November. Following a strict training schedule, she also teaches kids at Cobrinha BJJ and launched her instructional DVDs, which can be found at bjjfanatics.com; she will soon be hosting her seminars.

With her unique hairstyle and clothing set for competition, unbelievable submission techniques, agility, and significant defense abilities, she is starting to make much noise in the Jiu-Jitsu world and often competing against much older and more experienced competitors, suffering her last loss more than a year ago by decision.

Only at the beginning of her career Helena has caught many people by surprise. Will she be the next ADCC star? As for now, the youngster can compete at the ADCC 2024. If she qualifies for it, how much of a threat can she be to Ffion Davies, the current 2022 ADCC women’s champ?

Guess we will have to stay tuned until then. Much can and will happen.