Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a plethora of moves, positions and variations within each of these categories. Whilst it may not be necessary to become advanced in Worm guard, Trucking, Gogoplata’s […]
Month: September 2020
Dillon Danis offers support to bullied girl after violent video
Over the years, Dillon Danis has gained a bad reputation as a troll due to flossing on social media and calling out various celebrities and MMA fighters for fights. However, […]
Why BJJ creates mental toughness – How to be mindful in adversity
In modern life it could be argued that mental toughness is lacking in some parts of society. Arguably, life is too easy now, with technology making things more convenient than […]
All Of The Roger Gracie Losses In Professional BJJ
Roger Gracie is arguably the greatest BJJ competitor of all time. There are only perhaps one or two other athletes we can consider when thinking about this elite club. Roger […]
BJJ Athletes – Bradley Hill Biography Interview
Bradley Hill is a professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete from Birmingham, UK. He started training BJJ aged 12 but had previous experience in other martial arts, adding “I began training […]
How hard should you roll in BJJ? Why it’s best to roll consciously
How hard you should roll is a nuanced question and does not have a one word answer. If you are looking for a short answer and want to stop reading, […]
Jonah Hill on learning and the lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Whilst he may be best known for his acting roles in Superbad and The Wolf of Wallstreet, it turns out that Jonah Hill is also into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Starting […]
Why is BJJ so addictive? Releasing endorphins the healthy way
For those that stick around beyond the first few years of training, there’s a chance you may become slightly addicted to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whilst some long-term practitioners won’t ever […]
BJJ Athletes – Luca Anacoreta Biography Interview
Luca Anacoreta is an Italian black belt from Rome. He started training at age 17 years old, claiming the reason he started training was that he and his brother were […]
Can You Start BJJ Over 35 Years Old?
To be 100% truthful, yes you can. Whilst 35 or above is considered “old” to begin training there are now many black belts who began training in their late 30’s […]