One of the biggest reasons why kids begin training BJJ is to avoid (or combat) bullying. It’s no secret that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is promoted as an anti-bullying tool. This […]
Month: February 2023
What to expect in a BJJ competition class
A competition class in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a training session focused on preparing practitioners for tournaments and competition. In these classes, the focus is on refining techniques, strategies, and […]
The 7 Best BJJ Gyms In Bangkok
When people think about Thailand and martial arts, they naturally think about Muay Thai. However, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is quite popular in Bangkok, Thailand. The city has many BJJ gyms, […]
Ahmed Best – From Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars to BJJ Black Belt
Ahmed Best arguably plays one of the most iconic Star Wars characters ever – Jar Jar Banks. First seen in Star Wars Episode One: Phantom Menace, Jar Jar has endured […]
A-Lister Kristen Bell trains BJJ – “Jiu-Jitsu is all about leverage”
Hollywood A-List actress Kristen Bell recently did an interview with Real Simple magazine, whereby she also announced her love for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. To say this was shocking would be […]
Gordon Ryan beefs with Craig Jones – Calling him “Quitter, Coward”
After a couple of years of respectable silence, it seems that there is now a war brewing between Gordon Ryan and The B-Team. This started with Nicky Rodriguez claiming that […]
What you need to know about the Baratoplata submission
The “Baratoplata” is a submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that was popularized by Gracie Barra BJJ black belt and MMA fighter, Rafael “Barata” Freitas. The Baratoplata is essentially a […]
Gordon Ryan disses Nicky Rodriguez – “Winners focus on winning and losers focus on winners”
Since disbanding from the ‘Danaher Death Squad’, the Gordon Ryan vs. B-Team situation has remained calm for the most part, with neither side really throwing shots. However, over one year […]
The Top 10 BJJ Gyms to train in Chicago
Like many big cities in the USA, Chicago is no exception. By that, we mean that there are a number of top gyms to train at. In other words, if […]
The 10 Best BJJ Gyms In Seattle
Arguably, Seattle is one of the best cities to visit on the west coast. In fact, you could even say that it’s one of the best in the entirety of […]