Whenever new people join the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you often hear them moan about how sore their muscles are after training. In brief, muscle soreness is common, […]
Month: September 2020
How dangerous is a BJJ blue belt?
A lot of people get into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a form of self-defense. Of those people, some make it to blue belt which is the second belt after white […]
The 5 best takedowns for beginners in BJJ
When starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu there’s a number of areas to begin learning. From takedowns to escapes, to sweeps and submissions – it’s true that in the beginning, BJJ has […]
BJJ Athletes – Kody Steele Biography Interview
Kody Steele is a BJJ athlete originally from Port Angeles, Washington, he moved to Texas when he was 17 years old. Originally having a strong background in wrestling, one year […]
How Much Is A Professional BJJ Salary?
The life of a BJJ professional is not like you would think. Most professional athletes at the top of their sport are all paid very well provided they do things […]
6 Easy Submissions For BJJ White Belts – Learn These First
As a newcomer in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submissions are never easy. It’s one thing to drill and learn a move, but it’s a completely different scenario to pull off a submission […]
BJJ Athletes – Johnny Tama Biography Interview
Johnny Tama hails from Guayaquil, Ecuador and got into BJJ for self defense reasons. Like many, his entry into martial arts involved fighting, as he mentions “I started training BJJ […]
How To Win A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Match
There are 4 ways to win a BJJ match under IBJJF rules. Some modern no-gi tournaments will often be submission only, but as the name says, the way to win […]
Is 2 days a week enough for BJJ? Why some training is definitely better than none
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training levels differ per person. For some, training means twice a day, seven times a week with strength and conditioning thrown in. For […]
Can anyone become a BJJ black belt? Reasons why it’s so difficult to achieve
When Brazilian Jiu Jitsu first came to the Western world, black belts were a rarity. In fact, at one point even purples were incredibly rare and blue belts had more […]