Back in 1993, MMA history was made when UFC 1 commenced. Undoubtedly the fight of the night was when Royce Gracie fought Ken Shamrock which changed the face of martial […]
Year: 2021
How to do the standing guillotine choke in BJJ & MMA
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are a handful of submissions that you can do whilst standing up. One of the most common submissions is the guillotine choke. Although this is […]
What happened to Hypnotik BJJ clothes?
Remember a couple of years back when Hypnotik gis were everywhere in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? These days, Hypnotik is still around but very quiet in comparison to its golden era. […]
What are the best BJJ mats for home?
Whilst training in the gym is optimal, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at home certainly has its perks. This is especially the case if you have a trusted training partner or […]
How to tie your belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
We’ve all been there. It’s your first day of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and you need to tie your belt. You look around and if you’re lucky enough, a senior […]
The 12 Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu bags for training
Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be a bit of a drag in terms of carrying your gear around which is where BJJ bags come in handy. This is especially the […]
How to use the cross face when training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
When it comes to learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one of the first things you should be taught from top positions is the cross face. Simply put, the cross face is […]
Is Choke the best BJJ documentary ever?
Back in 1995, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter Rickson Gracie fought in Vale Tudo Japan and the entire tournament and build-up was captured on video. This resulted in the release of […]
The 12 best no gi shorts for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
When looking for no gi shorts for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there’s a lot of options out there. In fact, the beauty about shopping for no gi shorts is that you […]
The Grapplers Guide Review – BJJ videos online
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu newbie, the reality is that you probably watch technique videos. Typically, these videos are around 5 minutes in length and […]