Hafthor Bjornsson is no stranger to grappling and martial arts and has previously trained with the likes of Gunnar Nelson and other black belts. With this said, even though Hafthor […]
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How to train BJJ with long hair
When it comes to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, for most people hair isn’t really an issue. As long as your hygiene is in check, you probably have nothing to worry […]
BJJ History – The Gracie Garage
Back in the 1970s, not many people knew about the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu outside of its native Brazil. In fact, even within Brazil, BJJ was still pretty […]
Why people quit BJJ
Let’s face it, at some point – most people quit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. There’s no shame in this either and everyone has their reasons. And, whether it’s a white belt […]
The Dirty Dozen – BJJ’s 12 first non-Brazilian Black Belts
These days there are literally hundreds of thousands of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts. Even in smaller, more obscure countries, you’re likely to find the odd black belt which shows […]
IBJJF changes its belt requirement policy
This week, the IBJJF changed its belt requirement policy regarding lower belts that have won a Worlds event. For instance, under previous IBJJF rules, this meant that no matter your […]
Gordon Ryan trains in the gi
Whilst Gordon Ryan is best known for his abilities in no gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, less is typically known about his work in the gi. Interestingly though, there have been […]
BJJ Tips: How to Overcome Competition Jitters
Introduction I never imagined that I would ever get to experience training in any martial arts discipline, letalone join a competition. When I started training in the Martial Arts of […]
Two legends collide – Gordon Ryan trains with Roger Gracie
Over the years, Gordon Ryan has been quite critical of his contemporaries. However, one name has stood out beyond them all in terms of his admiration. That name is Roger […]
Dan Manasoiu bets $70,000 to beat Muslim Patsarigov in grappling match
Fresh off his recent ADCC qualification, John Danaher student Dan Manasoiu recently challenged Muslim Patsarigov to a grappling match. This would potentially take place at Grapplefest on the 23rd of […]