The term ‘just stand up’ has been around for many years within a BJJ setting. Originally used by those ignorant of BJJ and its powers to immobilize people, it has […]
Month: June 2023
Why Chuck Norris is better at BJJ than you probably think
Best known for action movies and his karate skills, Chuck Norris is often overlooked within the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Basically, it turns out that when it comes to […]
Did Bruce Lee know Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Bruce Lee is best known for his own martial art style called Jeet Kune Do. Jeet Kune Do, often abbreviated as JKD, is a martial art and philosophy that Bruce […]
Who Founded BJJ? The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Origin Story
These days, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is world wide and has even spawned spin-offs such as American Jiu Jitsu and Guerilla Jiu Jitsu. However, at its core, it will always be […]
What you need to know about the stiff arm escape in BJJ
The stiff arm is a defensive technique used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to create distance and prevent your opponent from establishing control during guard passes or from advancing into dominant positions. […]
How to do the Kipping Escape against mount
The kipping escape from mount is a technique used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to escape from the mount position, where your opponent is sitting on top of you with their knees […]
Everything you need to know about the Floating Pass
The “floating pass” is a technique used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to pass your opponent’s guard. It involves smoothly transitioning from one side of their guard to the other while […]
What BJJ belt does Ciryl Gane have?
Ciryl Gane, who is primarily known as a professional mixed martial artist competing in the heavyweight division of the UFC, does not have a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) belt ranking publicly […]
The Best Ever BJJ Competitors Of All Time
Determining the “best” Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athletes ever is subjective and can vary based on individual opinions and criteria. However, several BJJ athletes have made a significant impact on the […]