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DefensiveBJJ is a new video based BJJ online learning website founded and run by Priit Mihkelson. The website is a new variation on the ever expanding online instructional industry. There […]

Leglocks are a controversial topic in BJJ, some people hate them whereas other people love them. The general taboo comes from the early days of BJJ when you would be […]

For those wondering, this list is comprised of the most painful submission moves in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We’re not saying that these are the most effective or high percentage. Nor […]

Grip fighting is a massive part of BJJ, both in gi and no gi. Although it is important, it is often overlooked by many due to its intricate and sometimes boring details which can have a huge impact on how the bout goes.

Whilst leg locks once featured commonly in MMA, they have since died out. However, due to advanced BJJ techniques such as efficient saddle entries, it seems that leg locks are starting to make a come back into the world of MMA fighting.

Modern Jiu Jitsu can be categorized as moves that are 5-20 years old, such as the saddle, matrix, worm guard and 50/50 position.

We have scoured the web to find out how much the top competitions in the world pay for winning gold. In this list, we’ve included ADCC, IBJJF Worlds and briefly […]

To improve your cardio for BJJ, outside activities such as rowing, cycling and running are all good. However, nothing will improve your BJJ cardio as much as rolling and training BJJ as much as you possibly can.

In BJJ it is bad manners to roll with long toe or finger nails. This is because they can cut and damage your opponent whilst training. As a result, it is a good ideally to trim your nails regularly to avoid any problems on the mat.

It is obvious that in the USA and other countries with large amount of guns per person, the police clearly need guns. However, not every country in the world has […]