If you’ve ever played rugby then you’ll know that it has a few things in common with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Specifically, a rugby tackle isn’t too dissimilar to a double-leg […]
Year: 2022
The reason why BJJ gis have so many patches
In case you hadn’t realized yet, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a pretty unique martial art. No, we’re not talking about butt-scooting or bizarre rules either. Instead, we’re talking about gi […]
Why do BJJ practitioners tape their fingers?
If you’re new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you may see some of your training partners wrapping their fingers with tape. This is actually very common, especially in the gi. Some, […]
What is a verbal tap in BJJ?
One of the most recognizable parts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is tapping out. Typically, this is done by making a flat fist and tapping the body of your opponent several […]
What is a Brazilian tap in BJJ?
If you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a while, then you may have come across the term Brazilian tap which is sometimes used as an insult. Although not the […]
Gordon Ryan to release new book, Young And Successful
Since breaking onto the BJJ scene as a black belt some years ago, it’s fair to say that Gordon Ryan has since cemented himself as the no gi GOAT in […]
The 10 Best women’s gi’s for training BJJ
When it comes to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the gi is probably the best purchase that you’ll need to make. If done correctly, you’ll be training in the same gi […]
Gordon Ryan beats Felipe Pena after submitting him at WNO
This weeks WNO main event saw Gordon Ryan defeat longstanding rival Felipe Pena after a total of 44 minutes. Eventually, Pena tapped by verbal submission and this looked like a […]
Sex Education actor Connor Swindells on BJJ – “Loving this new journey”
Connor Swindells is best known for his role as Adam Groff in Sex Education. It’s fair to say that he made his name as an actor on the show. However, […]
Did you know that Youtube prankster Danny Mullen was once a serious BJJ practitioner?
Now in his 30s, Danny Mullen is a successful Youtube star where his videos rack up millions of views at a time. However, life wasn’t always like this and during […]