Maybelline Masuda is from the province of Laguna but was raised in Metro Manila, Philippines. Earning her black belt at age 29 in 2018, she trains under Deftac, which belongs […]
Day: September 2, 2020
Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has risen in popularity – How BJJ conquered the mainstream
With the growth of the UFC, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has seen its popularity sky rocket. As a sport, MMA is the fastest growing activity in the world, it’s no surprise […]
Can BJJ Kill? Why it’s vitally important in an unhealthy society
This is quite a taboo subject for those who have not trained BJJ. Often the media will portray choke holds and anything which puts somebody to “sleep” as very dangerous, […]
Will BJJ Ever Become An Olympic Sport? Reasons behind its absense
Boxing, Judo, Taekwondo & Wrestling are all Olympic sports, yet BJJ is not. There are a few simple reasons and a few complicated reasons why this is. Firstly BJJ has […]
BJJ Knee pads – Reviewing the best Knee pads for grapplers
If you’ve been grappling for a while then the chances are you will have used knee pads, or at least know of people who use them. This is because grappling […]
Is BJJ Still Effective In MMA & UFC? When & How To Use BJJ In Fights
MMA is still a relatively young sport, even if you compare it with only other fighting disciplines it has not been around for long. Almost everyone will have heard of […]