One of the most surprising parts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the emphasis on competition. If you train in a different martial art such as Japanese Ju Jitsu or Hapkido, […]
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Everything you need to know about concussions in BJJ
One of the main positives of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that unlike striking martial arts, you’re less likely to get concussed. It goes without saying that as you can’t […]
Everything you need to know about neck cranks in BJJ
If you’ve trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu long enough, then you’ll be familiar with the phrase “It was more of a crank than a choke.” This is often said when someone […]
A list of interesting Dillon Danis facts
These days, Dillon Danis is seen by many as a martial arts internet troll who spends lots of his time posing in Gucci outfits, calling out the likes of Jake […]
Why people in BJJ love the sight of a worn belt
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, obviously belts hold a certain significance. For example, a white belt means you’re a beginner, whilst a black belt means you’re experienced. In short, they’re used […]
ADCC 2022 results and review
If you weren’t living under a rock over the past weekend, then you’ll have probably heard about the 2022 ADCC that went down. Undoubtedly, this was the biggest grappling competition […]
The 5 Best BJJ Guards to play for older adults
Let’s face it, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu often feels like a young man’s game. However, what older adults lack in athleticism, they can make up for in technique and cunning – […]
The 5 Best & Most Basic Submissions In BJJ
Often in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, practitioners will get blindsided by learning flashy moves and techniques. Whilst these moves may look great for highlight reels, they’re not always the most optimal […]
The reason why BJJ gis have so many patches
In case you hadn’t realized yet, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a pretty unique martial art. No, we’re not talking about butt-scooting or bizarre rules either. Instead, we’re talking about gi […]
Why do BJJ practitioners tape their fingers?
If you’re new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you may see some of your training partners wrapping their fingers with tape. This is actually very common, especially in the gi. Some, […]