For most of us, eyesight isn’t really an issue when it comes to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. However, for others – it can be a pretty big deal. This is […]
Year: 2022
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 Results & Review – Gordon Ryan Vs. Nick Rodriguez
Last night, the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 took place, and to say it was epic would be an understatement. Overall, there was a great show of grappling which ended […]
An honest look – 10th Planet BJJ and its applications in MMA
Back in 2003, Eddie Bravo received his black belt from Jean Jacques Machado and shortly after founded his first gym, 10th Planet in California. Since then, the gym has grown […]
Gordon Ryan trains BJJ with Hafthor Bjornsson – aka The Mountain
Hafthor Bjornsson is no stranger to grappling and martial arts and has previously trained with the likes of Gunnar Nelson and other black belts. With this said, even though Hafthor […]
How to train BJJ with long hair
When it comes to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, for most people hair isn’t really an issue. As long as your hygiene is in check, you probably have nothing to worry […]
BJJ History – The Gracie Garage
Back in the 1970s, not many people knew about the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu outside of its native Brazil. In fact, even within Brazil, BJJ was still pretty […]
Why people quit BJJ
Let’s face it, at some point – most people quit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. There’s no shame in this either and everyone has their reasons. And, whether it’s a white belt […]
The Dirty Dozen – BJJ’s 12 first non-Brazilian Black Belts
These days there are literally hundreds of thousands of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts. Even in smaller, more obscure countries, you’re likely to find the odd black belt which shows […]
IBJJF changes its belt requirement policy
This week, the IBJJF changed its belt requirement policy regarding lower belts that have won a Worlds event. For instance, under previous IBJJF rules, this meant that no matter your […]
Gordon Ryan trains in the gi
Whilst Gordon Ryan is best known for his abilities in no gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, less is typically known about his work in the gi. Interestingly though, there have been […]