Mario Lopez is probably best known for his role in the hit TV series, Saved By The Bell as A.C Slater. Here, he was viewed by millions of Americans every […]
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A tall persons guide to doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
In life, you’re often taught that being taller is a good thing. However, this can sometimes be flipped upside down when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling. Basically, […]
What is the difference between underhooks and overhooks in BJJ and MMA?
If you’re new to the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, then you may be unaware as to what the terms ‘underhook’ and ‘overhook’ actually mean. However, after a few short […]
UFC veteran Matt Lindland promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
This week saw UFC veteran Matt Lindland promoted to the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by the legendary Renzo Gracie. This promotion took place in Renzo Gracie’s […]
What are spats in BJJ?
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you’ll often see people wear spats under their gi pants or shorts. These are often mistaken for tights or leggings, which are slightly different. These basically […]
Does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu help against depression?
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, sometimes you’ll hear the saying “BJJ saved my life.” Often this is a cliche and is thrown around very quickly. However, for some […]
How many stripes are there in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Whilst stripes may not mean a whole lot to veteran practitioners, the reality is that for newcomers at least, they can mean a pretty big deal. Not only are they […]
How to do the Teepee Choke in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one of the first submission techniques that you will ever learn is the Triangle choke. In short, this is a move where you wrap your legs […]
What belt is Jason Statham in BJJ?
A few years ago in 2018, Jason Statham did an interview with a now-defunct website called CombatBear where he was asked questions about his love for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s […]
How many black belts are there in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, for most people the black belt is the final belt that you can achieve. This signifies mastery in the art and roughly 10 years of consistent […]