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 […]
Year: 2020
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 […]
The Leg Drag Pass – How to pass the Open Guard
The Leg Drag pass is a staple of BJJ passing and is an effective tool at getting through the open guard. Typically attacked from the top De La Riva position, […]
BJJ Athletes – Vlad Koulikov Biography Interview
Vlad Koulikov is a BJJ black belt who specialises in Sambo and originates from Moscow, Russia. He started training Sambo aged 9 in 1984 at Sambo 70 Academy under world […]
BJJ Athletes – Arya Esfandmaz Biography Interview
Arya Esfandmaz is a black belt from London who runs his own gym, Pure Jiu Jitsu. He originally got into BJJ aged around 17/18 but had done Judo from age […]
What are the weaknesses of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the most effective martial art in teaching self-defense. As outlined here, it can shut down attackers, win street fights and be applied successfully in MMA. However, […]
How to destroy the Z-Guard by using the Lapel Cradle pass by Braulio Estima
The cradle is a move that originates from wrestling and has also featured in BJJ over the years. It was popularised in Nogi by Robert Drysdale who used it to […]
How To Do The Tripod Sweep From Open Guard
The Tripod sweep is a fundamental move used throughout all levels of BJJ. Typically attacked from open guard, it uses the legs to trip the opponent backward. From here the […]
62 Year Old uses BJJ in street fight – puts aggressor to sleep
Today a video was released in America which combined CCTV footage and video footage from the BJJ practitioners phone. Starting with the CCTV it shows the aggressor walking up to […]
Is BJJ effective against larger opponents? An Honest Look into its effectiveness
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often sold as a self-defense strategy, however as with all forms of combat, there are limitations. For instance, factors such as age, athleticism, strength and size […]