One of the most commonly used sweeps in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the Pendulum sweep. This can be used as a white belt, through to black belt, and beyond. The […]
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Tori Spelling trains BJJ under Jean Jacques Machado
Tori Spelling may be best known for her stint in Beverley Hills 90210 but has also trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well. This shows that it may be possible to […]
How to do the Scissor Sweep in BJJ
Usually, one of the first moves taught in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the scissor sweep. This is a move that uses the opponent’s base and posture against them and can […]
A list of interesting Nicky Ryan facts
Nicky Ryan is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under John Danaher. He is perhaps best known for his child prodigy tag as he began training BJJ at a young […]
Can you bend fingers in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are certain rules in place to protect each other. For instance, you can’t slam your opponent because this could cause a serious spinal injury. Other […]
4 Different ways to escape the Armbar
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the Armbar is one of the first submissions that people learn. From white belt through to black belt, it’s fundamentally sound and can come quite naturally […]
The top 10 most explosive Carlson Gracie quotes
Carlos Gracie was part of a legendary generation of family members in the famous Gracie family. He was also the first Gracie member to break away from the traditional family […]
Guy Ritchie is an expert film director, but did you know he’s a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert too?
British movie director Guy Ritchie is probably best known for his movies such as Snatch, Lock Stock N Two Smoking Barrels, and Rock N Rolla. It’s fair to say that […]
Why it’s impossible to learn Pressure Passing in BJJ
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are lots of passes available. Some enjoy going outside of the guard and using techniques like the Torreando pass or Leg drags. […]
The 6 Best BJJ Competitors To Have Never Won Gi Worlds
There are many great competitors in the world of BJJ, but not everyone can be the best. The likes of Marcelo Garcia, Gordon Ryan, and Roger Gracie are all thought […]