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Gi vs. No-Gi: Which Produces More Submissions? ...
Does gi or no-gi produce more submissions? At the elite level the rates are nearly identical (~34% each) - but the finishes differ completely: the gi is ruled by back...
Do Women Submit More Than Men in Jiu-Jitsu? The...
Do women submit more than men in jiu-jitsu? At the ADCC, women finish 37% of matches versus men's 30% - but use almost no leg locks and rely on guard...
The Greatest Submission Hunters in ADCC History
Who are the greatest finishers in ADCC history? From Roger Gracie's flawless 8/8 in 2005 to Dean Lister's 10-of-11 and Marcelo Garcia's 100% absolute rate, here are the deadliest ADCC...
Is Wrestling the Key to Winning Jiu-Jitsu? The ...
Is wrestling the key to jiu-jitsu? At ADCC 2024, 62 takedowns outnumbered every other scoring action, and top position produced roughly three times the finishes of the bottom. The data...
Are Heel Hooks Worth Learning? The Success-Rate...
Are heel hooks worth learning? BJJ Heroes found more than half of leg-lock initiators lose the exchange. Success rates by position: Saddle 62%, Ashi-Garami 44%, 50/50 just 38%.
Are Leg Locks Taking Over Jiu-Jitsu? What the D...
Are leg locks taking over jiu-jitsu? At the ADCC, leg-lock finishes fell from ~30% (2017-2019) to 22% (2024), and heel hooks dropped out of the top three. The data shows...