Bruno Barbosa is a BJJ athlete from Petrópolis, north of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Barbosa started BJJ aged 16 years old and got into grappling when a friend invited […]
Day: August 21, 2020
Armbar to Bicep Slicer – How to get the slicer from the top position
The Bicep Slicer is a good counter when your opponent defends the armbar. Sometimes, opponents can be stubborn when defending the armbar and hold on for dear life. One option […]
BJJ Athletes – Ante Dzolic Biography Interview
Ante Dzolic is a veteran BJJ practitioner from Cleveland, OH. He began training BJJ aged 23 back in 1999 and received his black belt at age 39. His reason for […]
Ryan Hall pulls out of UFC bout on 29th of August
Ryan Hall has pulled out of his UFC bout which was scheduled for 29th of August as part of the Fight Night series. The Wizard was set to continue his […]
Do I need to be fit to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? A realistic look before beginning the gentle art
Many beginners or people looking to start BJJ will wonder whether they need to be physically fit before they begin training. In short, whilst fitness is key to BJJ, it […]
IBJJF Pan Ams 2020 returns with no points needed
The Pan Ams has returned and now has a set date. The competition will run from October 8th-11th and registration is from September 2nd-28th. Like all of the recent IBJJF […]