The Gracie Diet is a way of eating that was developed by Carlos Gracie over his lifetime. Being an influential figure in the Gracie family, this led to other members […]
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How to be more explosive in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the term ‘explosiveness’ is often thrown around. However, what does being explosive actually mean – and more importantly how do you become more explosive? This article […]
The 7 best finger tape for BJJ & grappling
Let’s face it, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling can be tough on your body. Typically though, most people think about injuries surrounding the knees or the neck. However, one […]
What are the BJJ Kids Belts Rankings?
In kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, different belts are used which means they have different colors. Unlike the adult belt system of white through the black belt, it’s not the same […]
The 11 best Royce Gracie quotes for BJJ and MMA
Royce Gracie is without a doubt one of the greatest martial artists ever and is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend. Not only this but Royce Gracie was the child of […]
How to do the Flying Triangle in BJJ
The Flying Triangle is perhaps the most flashy submission in all of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. With this said, it’s not exactly a move for the aging, but it’s still fundamentally […]
How to do the Twister submission in BJJ & MMA
The Twister submission was popularized by 10th Planet head honcho Eddie Bravo and is a spinal crank from the back position. Since its creation, it has remained a rare but […]
What does Creonte mean in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
The term Creonte is taken from the Portugese language and literally translates to ‘Traitor’ in English. As you may have figured, this isn’t exactly a kind word to use when […]
A look at MMA history: Royce Gracie vs. Ken Shamrock
Back in 1993, MMA history was made when UFC 1 commenced. Undoubtedly the fight of the night was when Royce Gracie fought Ken Shamrock which changed the face of martial […]
How to do the standing guillotine choke in BJJ & MMA
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are a handful of submissions that you can do whilst standing up. One of the most common submissions is the guillotine choke. Although this is […]