Rob & Guy Pendergrass

Rob & Guy Pendergrass Professors Rob and Guy, 4th-degree black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, own and lead Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts.

Rob and Guy are active in the Martial Arts Industry Association and have spoken at top conferences like Jitz Con and 7 Figure CEO.

04/22/2026

🌟 The Most Important Skill in Jiu-Jitsu
⦿ Being able to sit and listen means you’re coachable
⦿ Jiu-Jitsu is detail-heavy, and those details are what make techniques work
⦿ Listening well helps you drill correctly and apply it when it counts
The fastest students aren’t the toughest, they’re the ones who can learn and apply coaching.

04/17/2026

🥋Working on Your Octopus Guard
Students — here’s why the Octopus Guard is worth learning 👇
⦿ It creates angles from bottom positions
⦿ It disrupts your partner’s base
⦿ It opens opportunities for sweeps and back takes
💡 Unique guards create problems your opponent isn’t expecting.

04/15/2026

What Tapping Really Means in Jiu-Jitsu
Students — here’s what tapping actually means 👇
⦿ It protects you during training
⦿ It signals respect between partners
⦿ It resets the round so learning continues
💡 Tapping isn’t losing. It’s how we train safely and improve.

04/10/2026

This is Why We Teach This Choke First
Students — here’s why beginners start with the Rear Naked Choke 👇
⦿ It’s simple to understand
⦿ It works with proper positioning
⦿ It teaches strong back control

💡 Mastering the basics builds confidence fast.

04/08/2026

🥋Want Smoother Transitions in Your Jiu-Jitsu?
Students — here’s how to transition to the back from half guard 👇
⦿ Move from half guard to three-quarter mount
⦿ Push the arm across and secure the belt grip
⦿ Dive to the back and start attacking

💡 Smooth transitions turn small openings into big opportunities.

04/01/2026

If You Like the Fireman’s Carry, You’ll Love the Fireman’s Dump
Students — here’s how to hit a Fireman’s Dump takedown 👇
⦿ Use heavy pressure from the overhook�
⦿ Drop between the legs and grab the knee�
⦿ Pull and bow to complete the dump
💡 The right pressure forces the reaction you need for the takedown.

03/27/2026

How We Handle the Twisted Half Guard
Students — here’s how to deal with twisted half guard 👇

⦿ Recognize the reverse sit toward your legs
⦿ Maintain balance and control the upper body
⦿ Stay patient and work your passing angle

💡 Understanding positions first makes solving them much easier.

03/25/2026

🥋Here’s How to Finish a Fight — Fast!
Students — here’s how to end a fight quickly 👇
⦿ Use a powerful throw like Harai Goshi
⦿ Off-balance your opponent before committing
⦿ Follow the throw and secure control

💡 A clean throw can instantly change the outcome of a fight.

03/20/2026

🌟 Why Your Armbars Always Get Smashed
• You’re attacking the arm without controlling posture first
• Your knees aren’t tight enough, so they can stack and drive pressure into you
• You’re not controlling the far-side shoulder or head, which lets them turn and smash
• Fix the details: pinch your knees, control the angle, and break posture before you commit

Small adjustments make your armbars feel 10x stronger — check out the video for the full breakdown.

03/18/2026

🌟 Here’s One Grip Trick to Upgrade Your Lasso Guard
• Your sleeve grip makes a huge difference in how strong your lasso feels
• Grab the inside of the sleeve near the wrist, not the outside
• Enter the lasso, then turn your elbow down to tighten control and kill their defense

That small grip adjustment makes your lasso guard harder to peel and way easier to attack from.

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