These days in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it almost seems like the gi and no gi are two different sports that are very different from each other. Although you still find […]
Month: September 2021
What is a Whizzer in BJJ?
The term ‘Whizzer’ actually originates from US, collegiate wrestling and is used to describe an overhook. Although this comes from wrestling, it’s actually incredibly important for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu too. […]
Everything you need to know about Octopus Guard
The Octopus Guard is a variation of half guard that is a very attacking position. It offers both submissions and sweeps that can help dominate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu matches. Sometimes, […]
Does Alex Jones like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Celebrity conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was recently seen in Austin, Texas where he was posing for a photo with 10th Planet’s Grace Gundrum. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, […]
WNO Championships results & review
This weekend saw FloGrappling’s WNO Championships which didn’t fail to deliver. It included a host of top talent in the nogi scene and for those that don’t know, it was […]
Dillon Danis gets choked by security – TAPS OUT
If you’ve seen the news recently, then you’ll know that BJJ bad boy Dillon Danis got in trouble at the weekend at a bar in Jersey Shore. Apparently, he was […]
Actor Mickey Rourke on BJJ – “It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made”
Mickey Rourke may be best known for his role in the classic movie ‘The Wrestler’, but it turns out he’s also a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Scott […]
What is the story behind the BJJ black belt with a blue bar?
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt is often associated with the red bar which is where the stripes are awarded. In some cases, a BJJ black belt can also opt […]
A short history of fake black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Let’s face it, most BJJ black belts are more than proud of their rank and as it takes roughly 10 years to achieve, this is understandable. Unlike most other forms […]
The Best BJJ Gyms In Brisbane, Australia
The gyms below are some of the best BJJ gyms in Brisbane. These gyms aren’t ranked in order such as best to worst as some people will be looking for […]