Time-sensitive content — distinct from canon

Competitive Meta

What is working at the highest levels of competition right now. Published with a date. Reviewed on an 18-month cycle. Canon technique content is evergreen; this is not.

Competitive meta content is time-sensitive. Each page carries a publication date and a next-review date. What is dominant in competition today reflects who is competing today — it is not the same as what is mechanically optimal. Read the canon technique content for timeless principles; read this section for current trends.

Annual Report

State of Competitive No-Gi Grappling — 2026

Gordon Ryan's retirement, Mica Galvao's emergence, what ADCC 2024 data actually says about heel hooks, UFC BJJ, and the trends shaping the 2026 competitive landscape.

Published: April 2026 · Review: April 2027
Competitive Meta

Leg Entanglement Meta

Current high-percentage approaches, what has been solved, and emerging developments in the leg entanglement game.

Published: 2026-04-12 · Review: 2027-10-12
Competitive Meta

Guard Meta

Current passing and guard retention landscape — what is working, what has been solved, and where the game is heading.

Published: 2026-04-12 · Review: 2027-10-12
Competitive Meta

Back Attack Meta

Current back take entry trends, finishing system development, and the emerging strangle combination approach.

Published: 2026-04-12 · Review: 2027-10-12