In April 2019, Leon Edwards was promoted to the rank of purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This belt was awarded to him by Chiu Kwong Man. This promotion took […]
Year: 2021
Felipe Pena says he wants to test himself in MMA
Talking to the Brazilian news site Tatame, Felipe Pena recently spoke about his future desires to go into the world of MMA. This would follow a number of Brazilian Jiu […]
What chokes are allowed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? (And what is illegal?)
If you’ve just started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then the amount of rules and regulations may be a bit overwhelming. What may seem perfectly fine may actually be illegal, and […]
How to relieve pressure whilst training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
A big part of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is learning how to use and deal with pressure. In short, if you’re a smaller grappler then you will know exactly what […]
What to do with a broken elbow in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Sadly, injuries are a part of the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and although you can try and avoid them, at some point they will happen. This is why rolling sensibly is […]
What kind of chiropractic care should I get for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
We should start this article by saying that chiropractors differ from place to place. Much like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it depends where you go to and some are much worse […]
How to make a gi portable for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
These days, seeing a portable gi in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a fairly rare sight. Now, with an array of fancy gym bags available, most people don’t bother turning their […]
What’s the difference between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Gracie Jiu Jitsu?
If you’re new to the world of grappling and Jiu Jitsu, then you may have seen people talk about the differences between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Further, […]
How good is Brazilian Top Team Jiu Jitsu?
The chances are if you’ve trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or MMA then you’ll have heard of Brazilian Top Team. In short, Brazilian Top Team was the brainchild of three […]
How are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rounds done?
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a large part of the culture surrounds regular sparring. In short, this is what BJJ often prides itself on as it’s a way […]