BJJ Weekly — Featured Techniques & Tournament Calendar | BJJ App Wiki
☰Contents
- 🥋 Featured Techniques This Week
- Triangle Choke — Why Royce Gracie's UFC weapon still wins
- Kimura — The grip that defeated Helio and never went out of style
- X-Guard — Marcelo Garcia's invention that reshaped sweeps
- 🏆 Tournament Calendars
- IBJJF World Championship (Worlds)
- IBJJF Pan Championship
- IBJJF No-Gi World Championship
- IBJJF European Championship
- ADCC World Championship
- 🆕 Recent Wiki Updates
Weekly digest of featured BJJ techniques, real tournament calendars (IBJJF, ADCC, regional federations), and recent BJJ App Wiki updates.
Week of 2026-05-18 — Featured techniques, federation calendars, recent wiki updates.
🥋 Featured Techniques This Week
Triangle Choke — Why Royce Gracie's UFC weapon still wins
Kimura — The grip that defeated Helio and never went out of style
X-Guard — Marcelo Garcia's invention that reshaped sweeps
🏆 Tournament Calendars
Annual events from major federations. Check the official site for confirmed dates each year.
IBJJF World Championship (Worlds)
at Long Beach, California, USA
IBJJF Pan Championship
at Orlando, Florida, USA
IBJJF No-Gi World Championship
at Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
IBJJF European Championship
at Lisbon, Portugal
ADCC World Championship
at Las Vegas, Nevada (recent edition)
🆕 Recent Wiki Updates
- 2026-05-12 — Locale-aware tournament calendar — JA users see JBJJF/ASJJF/DUMAU, PT users see CBJJ/CBJJE/Copa Podio
- 2026-05-12 — Internal linking strengthening — 4,434 pages now have Related Techniques sections
- 2026-05-12 — Page speed boost — preconnect to bjj-app.net, content-visibility CSS for FAQs
- 2026-05-11 — Template migration complete — 4,653/4,656 pages on the new chrome
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to learn News?
Most practitioners develop functional competency with News within 3–6 months of consistent drilling. Mastery — the ability to execute reliably in live rolling against resisting opponents — typically takes 1–2 years.
Is News effective for beginners?
Yes. News 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 News?
3–5 times per week is ideal for rapid skill acquisition. Even 10 focused repetitions per session compounds over time — consistency matters more than volume.
What positions connect to News?
BJJ is a linked system. News flows naturally to and from related positions. Study transitions in both directions to build a complete positional game.
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More Questions
What is BJJ News?
BJJ News is a term often used informally to refer to the latest updates, announcements, or significant events within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. This can include tournament results, new rule sets, or prominent grappler achievements.
Where can I find BJJ News?
You can find BJJ News on various platforms, including dedicated BJJ news websites, martial arts publications, social media channels of prominent BJJ organizations, and through your local academy's communication channels.
Is BJJ News important for beginners?
Yes, staying informed about BJJ News can be inspiring and educational for beginners. It helps you understand the broader landscape of the sport, discover new techniques, and learn about role models in the BJJ community.
Common BJJ Problems & FAQ
Neck pain often stems from tucking your chin too tightly against your chest, creating a fulcrum for pressure. Instead, focus on creating space by bridging with your hips and shrugging your shoulder into their chest, allowing your head to naturally lift and relieve pressure.
Against larger opponents, prioritize maintaining a strong base by keeping your hips low and your knees driving upwards to create frames. Utilize your legs to push against their hips and shoulders, preventing them from generating forward momentum and maintaining distance.
To maximize pressure from mount, drive your weight down through your chest and hips, keeping your knees tight to their armpits to control their base. Avoid floating; instead, sink your hips and use your elbows to create a constricting force, making it difficult for them to breathe or move.