Does conventional wisdom hold up? We asked the hive mind of the internet what they thought was the top performing submission for white belts. They were dead wrong.

What are the trends we saw at ADCC ? Are leglocks still at the apex of the meta? Is guard passing dead? We go into all of the details about what the top level competitors are doing this year.

Today, we're diving into the "Olympics of Submission Grappling" will the optimal strategies in this very unique ruleset. We also look at data regarding the top submissions of ADCC, and why scoring that first point is so important.

We get it. Data on the guards and sweeps that competitors use would be invaluable. And while we've done some, there are some natural roadblocks to recording these things. But the silver lining is, there may be a lesson for us in the explanation.

IBJJF, and often our teammates and coaches, tell us what positions we should be striving for. The hierarchy puts mount and the back at the top. They're the default endgame of BJJ. Until they're not. Truthfully, as we progress in our journey we find our own endgame positions where we are likely to submit opponents. How can we build a game around achieving endgame positions?

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There's "The Big Three" and there's everything else. Three submissions that finish more matches than every other COMBINED. And if your not dedicating time to get good at them, you're leaving wins on the table.

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At High Percentage, we think knowing the rules of a competition format is simply a good idea, if anything because it will shape the way you train as you get close to competition day. Imagine a soccer team that didn't scrimmage, only practiced technique. Recreating the conditions of match day sounds simple, by we often just train more to prepare for tournaments, when we should be recreating game day.

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 We've timestamped 500 submissions, answering the question: what's the most dangerous time in a match?

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While it may seem like the self defense industry will always exist, the truth is it's an industry on the ropes. Safer streets, more effective martial arts, and the rise of firearms are making the self defense industry work harder than ever to scare you into making purchases. Here's some data that makes them nervous.

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