Drew Weatherhead is a Canadian grappler from Alberta, Canada just north of Red Deer. He began training aged 24. His entry into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is similar to many, as […]
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Ego in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Is it good or bad? Everything you should know
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there is a common saying “Leave your ego at the door”. This means, it’s good to train without an ego as otherwise it can hold you […]
Dillon Danis mocks Khamzat Chimaev in Twitter post
One of BJJ’s trolls is back at it again. This week Dillon Danis took to twitter to mock rival Khamzat Chimaev yet again. This one started back in July when […]
How to defend the knee cut pass by Brian Glick
Brian Glick shows to how to defend the knee cut pass from bottom half guard. Here, he inserts a hook and puts his other foot onto the opponents hip to […]
Mat Burn in BJJ – how to prevent, treat and avoid it
Sadly, mat burn is a common feature in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Not only this, but mat burn is also associated with other grappling sports such as wrestling and judo. In […]
Sandbagging in BJJ – what does it mean? An interesting story of hiding your experience
When you first hear the term ‘sandbagging’ in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you may think it’s some form of sandbag workout training regime like kettlebells. However, sandbagging is actually a term […]
Richie Martinez shows Carni shoulder lock from bottom Z Guard
Richie ‘Boogeyman’ Martinez shows a variation of the omoplata/kimura from bottom z guard. Here he clamps down on the nearside shoulder and acts as if entering an omoplata. However, he […]
11 of the best Marcelo Garcia quotes for BJJ
Marcelo Garcia is considered by many as the pound for pound greatest of all time in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This belief comes from winning gold at ADCC four times and […]
Everything you need to know about Gracie Barra BJJ
What is Gracie Barra? Gracie Barra is the largest brand of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in the world. They also offer online courses, seminars and sell their branded products online. At […]
How to deal with nerves and anxiety when attending your first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class
For some newcomers, their first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class can be a nervous experience. This can be a result of many things and the thoughts of training can be quite […]