BJJ Athletes β Top Grapplers & Their Techniques
β°Contents
- Gordon Ryan
- Mikey Musumeci
- Craig Jones
- Bernardo Faria
- John Danaher
- Lachlan Giles
- Garry Tonon
- Mackenzie Dern
- Ffion Davies
- Rafael Lovato Jr.
- Related Techniques
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take to learn Athletes?
- Is Athletes effective for beginners?
- How often should I drill Athletes?
- What positions connect to Athletes?
Profiles of elite BJJ athletes: Gordon Ryan, Mikey Musumeci, Craig Jones, Bernardo Faria, and more. Learn their signature techniques.
Gordon Ryan
β β β β βMikey Musumeci
β β β β βCraig Jones
β β β β βBernardo Faria
β β β β βJohn Danaher
β β β β βLachlan Giles
β β β β βGarry Tonon
Danaher Death Squad
Heel Hook Master, ADCC Medalist, ONE Championship MMA
Mackenzie Dern
Gracie Barra
3Γ BJJ World Champion, UFC Strawweight Fighter
Ffion Davies
Checkmat BJJ
ADCC World Champion 2022, Leg Drag Specialist
Rafael Lovato Jr.
Lovato BJJ
BJJ World Champion, First American Bellator Middleweight Champion
Related Techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to learn Athletes?
Most practitioners develop functional competency with Athletes within 3β6 months of consistent drilling. Mastery β the ability to execute reliably in live rolling against resisting opponents β typically takes 1β2 years.
Is Athletes effective for beginners?
Yes. Athletes is part of the core BJJ curriculum and taught at all belt levels. Beginners should focus on the fundamental mechanics and concepts before refining advanced entries.
How often should I drill Athletes?
3β5 times per week is ideal for rapid skill acquisition. Even 10 focused repetitions per session compounds over time β consistency matters more than volume.
What positions connect to Athletes?
BJJ is a linked system. Athletes flows naturally to and from related positions. Study transitions in both directions to build a complete positional game.