Pieter Buist is a professional MMA fighter from Breda, Netherlands. He is currently signed to the ONE promotion in Asia where he has won his first 3 fights and is […]
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BJJ Private Training – Are Privates worth it?
Private lessons are a common part of BJJ training. A Private training session typically involves a one-to-one interaction between the student and their teacher. Sometimes Privates can have two or […]
BJJ deaths – why don’t they happen? Looking into the safety of the martial art
Compared to other martial arts – deaths in BJJ are incredibly rare. Whilst practicing martial arts very rarely leads to deaths in general, it is even less likely when doing […]
Should I make a BJJ flow chart? The good and bad elements of tracking techniques
The BJJ flow chart is something that has been used by practitioners for years now, with some claiming they’re great and others being more skeptical of their uses. In short, […]
BJJ Athletes – John Combs & The Mental Side Of Grappling Biography Interview
John Combs was born in Cleveland, but grew up in California and then went to college in Boulder Colorado. Although prominent in BJJ, he has a strong background in wrestling […]
Will learning BJJ help me with my confidence? Why it’s important to train for your self belief
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often associated with building a person both mentally and physically. The physical aspects are quite obvious, with improved cardio, muscle growth and athleticism. However, BJJ will […]
Chris Ong Ongy84 – BJJ Black Belt & Artist
Chris Ong is a BJJ black belt from Essex UK and trains under well known British competitor Andy Roberts. Best known for his viral instagram art under the handle ongy84, […]
How many chokes are there in BJJ? A list of all the chokes used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is filled with chokes, amongst other submissions. BJJ chokes can be done from various positions such as the front headlock, back control, mount, guard, side control and […]
Gordon Ryan goes in on Dillon Danis
It’s a rivalry which has been rumbling on for years and shows no signs of going away at any time soon. Yesterday it was the birthday of Dillon Danis who […]
Why does BJJ take so long to learn? The real reasons why it years to master
This is a question asked by many a newcomer. Unlike other martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can feel like an eternity to learn and understand. For instance, BJJ takes roughly […]