The year 2023 has gotten off to a bad start as far as BJJ icons go. This is because on the 19th of January, the legendary Marcelo Garcia announced that […]
Year: 2023
Richard Nixon – Australian martial arts legend & BJJ black belt
When you think of Australian black belts, you often think of the likes of Craig Jones and Lachlan Giles. However, there is one man who is actually a lot more […]
How many sweeps are there in BJJ? The Ultimate list of all the sweeps used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
One of the most beautiful parts about training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the sheer number of available techniques. Over the years, some black belts have even compared this to a […]
A list of the top 10 most hilarious Craig Jones quotes for BJJ & Life
Craig Jones is arguably the greatest grappler to have ever hailed from Australia. On the mats, it’s clear that he’s an elite competitor who is also famed for his various […]
Explaining the term ‘Pulling rank’ in BJJ
Often, the term ‘pulling rank’ is used when talking about the military. This describes the act of a superior using their position of authority to gain benefits over military members […]
How to clean yourself if you can’t shower after training BJJ
Let’s face it, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t exactly a hygienic activity and it is often associated with bacterial diseases such as ringworm, acne and staph infections. With this in […]
Can training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gain muscle?
If you’ve trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then you will know that it is physically demanding on your body. In short, there have been countless stories of obese people shedding pounds […]
Did you know that Samoa Joe trains BJJ?
Whilst it’s not uncommon for professional wrestlers to train martial arts, it’s not that well known that Samoa Joe is actually a skilled grappler. If you’ve followed his wrestling career […]