After his heroics at the 2020 Euro’s, Mikey Musumeci briefly mentioned that he was considering competing in the heavyweight brackets in future competitions. Today he revealed on Instagram that he […]
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BJJ Athletes – Priit Mihkelson Biography Interview
Priit Mihkelson is a black belt from Estonia who is widely regarded as one of Europe’s biggest innovators when it comes to BJJ. Known for his defensive prowess, he has […]
Roberto Cyborg Abreu – Pioneer and creator of the Tornado Sweep
Cyborg is one of the most known super heavyweights in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Not only is he a killer on the mats, but he is also one of the sports […]
What is Guerilla Jiu Jitsu – is it different from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Japanese Jiu Jitsu, American Jiu Jitsu and Aki Jitsu. Over the years you may have heard of these terms and others that end in Jitsu. However, what […]
High Percentage Gi Chokes – Analysing The Data and key findings
When looking at data we need a sizeable data set with a large sample size. The problem is that a BJJ black belt match can last 10 minutes with no […]
How many calories are burned in a typical BJJ session?
This is a question often asked about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from a fitness perspective. If you’ve trained BJJ for a while, you will know that a hard session can be […]
13 of the best John Danaher quotes for BJJ and life
John Danaher is undoubtedly one of the more interesting coaches in BJJ and is thought of highly by his peers. With the likes of Gordon Ryan and Georges St Pierre […]
The dark story of Cameron Earle – from BJJ black belt champion to convicted rapist
Gordon Ryan, Keenan Cornelius and Jeff Glover. Not only are these legends of North American grappling – they’re also great entertainers on the mat. However, before them was a different […]
How to get promoted to blue belt in BJJ
For many, achieving the blue belt in BJJ is a massive milestone. Unlike the white belt, it is seen as more mature and taken seriously. It also shows you have […]
What are the limitations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? The key details you need to know
It is widely acknowledged that Brazilain Jiu Jitsu is one of the more effective martial arts out there. However, like every martial art – it should also be added that […]