Jean Jacques Machado is a BJJ champion and one of the famous Machado brothers. Simply put, he is arguably one of the most influential practitioners in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Back […]
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Why Is Charles Oliveira’s BJJ So Good In MMA?
It’s no longer 1996, so we can safely assume that every fighter in the top levels of the UFC knows what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is. Not only this, but they quite […]
The main differences between Gracie Jiu Jitsu & 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
When it comes to learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are lots of variations. Perhaps two of the most popular types to learn are Gracie Jiu Jitsu and 10th Planet Jiu […]
The Best Sneaky Submissions To Tap Higher Belts In BJJ
Tapping out people better than you in BJJ is tough and almost never happens. The reason for this is that there is almost no luck in BJJ when compared with […]
How to do the Technical Stand Up in BJJ
Arguably, one of the most fundamentally sound moves you can perform in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the Technical Stand Up. As its name suggests, this is based on standing up […]
Does BJJ work in MMA & other questions
Since the dawn of MMA promotions, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has had an intrinsic relationship with the art of fighting. Whilst it may not give a fighter an entire system on […]
How to do the Pendulum Sweep in BJJ
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 […]
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 […]