If you’re reading this, then the chances are that you’re a white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who is thinking about competing. This is quite natural, and it’s also normal […]
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How often do BJJ pros train?
When it comes to most big gyms in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will have a mixture of hobbyists and professionals. Whilst most people only train for fun, you will still […]
Training BJJ with a meniscus tear
One of the most common injuries whilst training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a torn meniscus. Sadly, human knees can and do get injured regularly. As BJJ can be quite hard […]
4 Other Sports & Hobbies That Will Help You With BJJ
Believe it or not, there are other ways to get better at BJJ without actually training. This does not mean other martial arts either. Obviously, if you were to train […]
Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a great base for MMA
Dating back to the first ever UFC, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been a martial art with proven success in MMA. These days, most MMA fighters have more of a rounded […]
Explaining the term Butt Drag in BJJ and wrestling
If you’re a grappler then the chances are that you’ll have seen this hilarious meme from BJJ and MMA coach, Neil Melanson. Although the meme is funny, it’s actually based […]
What belt is Mark Zuckerberg in BJJ?
One of the weirder moments of 2022 was learning that Mark Zuckerberg trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Making public appearances on Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Zuck went as far as to […]
Explaining the difference between chokes and strangles in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, most techniques that end with unconsciousness are named as chokes. For instance, you may hear the term ‘Rear naked choke’, or ‘Darce choke’. Because of this, […]
Can a white belt beat a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
When it comes to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are levels. At the highest rank, you have black belts who usually have more than a decade of experience, whereas at […]
Explaining the term ‘Rest Round’ in BJJ
If you’ve trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a while, then you may have heard of the term ‘rest round’. But what does this mean? Well, firstly you could claim that […]