For those that have trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for some time, you may not be aware of the art of Hawaiian Jiu Jitsu. This is understandable, as it’s actually quite […]
Year: 2021
What is a guard puller in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are two ways to get to the floor. The first is by a takedown, which comes from Judo or wrestling. This involves forcing your opponent […]
What age can my kid start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
It’s no secret that training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a great activity for young children. In short, it offers a healthy lifestyle, develops balance and athleticism, encourages socialization and also […]
What should I wear under my gi in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
If you’re new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then this is a question that may be on your mind. Whilst seasoned practitioners may see this as a trivial question, remember when […]
What makes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu different and unique compared to other martial arts?
What makes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu different? This is a question that is sometimes pondered by newcomers to the gentle art or people thinking of giving it a try. Without sounding […]
Ryan Hall gets knocked out by Ilia Topuria – is this how to beat Jiu Jitsu in MMA?
Last night dealt a bitter blow to fans of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as BJJ black belt Ryan was knocked out in the first round by Ilia Topuria. This KO happened […]
How dangerous is a BJJ purple belt?
When it comes to the purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a lot of people refer to it as ‘the most dangerous belt’. Technically, that pleasure should go towards the […]
What is the cheapest BJJ Gi?
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we all know that there’s some pretty expensive gi’s out there. In fact, at the higher end of prices, these costs are borderline […]
How to use the Omoplata – from start to finish
The Omoplata is a shoulder lock that is designed to rotate the shoulder blade into breaking point. In brief, it acts in the same way as a Kimura, albeit the […]
Rap Artist Action Bronson begins training BJJ with Ryron Gracie
Rapper Action Bronson recently featured in a photo shared on Instagram by Ryron Gracie. He captioned this photo “Thank you for letting me share the mat with you this morning.” […]