Roger Gracie is arguably the greatest BJJ competitor of all time. There are only perhaps one or two other athletes we can consider when thinking about this elite club. Roger […]
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BJJ Athletes – Bradley Hill Biography Interview
Bradley Hill is a professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete from Birmingham, UK. He started training BJJ aged 12 but had previous experience in other martial arts, adding “I began training […]
How hard should you roll in BJJ? Why it’s best to roll consciously
How hard you should roll is a nuanced question and does not have a one word answer. If you are looking for a short answer and want to stop reading, […]
Jonah Hill on learning and the lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Whilst he may be best known for his acting roles in Superbad and The Wolf of Wallstreet, it turns out that Jonah Hill is also into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Starting […]
Why is BJJ so addictive? Releasing endorphins the healthy way
For those that stick around beyond the first few years of training, there’s a chance you may become slightly addicted to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whilst some long-term practitioners won’t ever […]
BJJ Athletes – Luca Anacoreta Biography Interview
Luca Anacoreta is an Italian black belt from Rome. He started training at age 17 years old, claiming the reason he started training was that he and his brother were […]
Can You Start BJJ Over 35 Years Old?
To be 100% truthful, yes you can. Whilst 35 or above is considered “old” to begin training there are now many black belts who began training in their late 30’s […]
Why Newcomers Get Sore After Training BJJ & How To Prevent Muscle Soreness
Whenever new people join the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you often hear them moan about how sore their muscles are after training. In brief, muscle soreness is common, […]
How dangerous is a BJJ blue belt?
A lot of people get into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a form of self-defense. Of those people, some make it to blue belt which is the second belt after white […]
The 5 best takedowns for beginners in BJJ
When starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu there’s a number of areas to begin learning. From takedowns to escapes, to sweeps and submissions – it’s true that in the beginning, BJJ has […]