Rener Gracie is a household name in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and is one of the bigger names in the illustrious Gracie family. He is also the brains […]
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A tall persons guide to doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
In life, you’re often taught that being taller is a good thing. However, this can sometimes be flipped upside down when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling. Basically, […]
What is the difference between underhooks and overhooks in BJJ and MMA?
If you’re new to the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, then you may be unaware as to what the terms ‘underhook’ and ‘overhook’ actually mean. However, after a few short […]
What are spats in BJJ?
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you’ll often see people wear spats under their gi pants or shorts. These are often mistaken for tights or leggings, which are slightly different. These basically […]
Does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu help against depression?
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, sometimes you’ll hear the saying “BJJ saved my life.” Often this is a cliche and is thrown around very quickly. However, for some […]
How many stripes are there in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Whilst stripes may not mean a whole lot to veteran practitioners, the reality is that for newcomers at least, they can mean a pretty big deal. Not only are they […]
How to do the Teepee Choke in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one of the first submission techniques that you will ever learn is the Triangle choke. In short, this is a move where you wrap your legs […]
How many black belts are there in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, for most people the black belt is the final belt that you can achieve. This signifies mastery in the art and roughly 10 years of consistent […]
Everything you need to know about BJJ Fanatics
BJJ Fanatics are an online platform that provides instructional videos for viewers to learn techniques and moves from. When it comes to the video instructional market in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, […]
List of all BJJ Red Belt holders
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the red belt is the final belt to achieve and is a very honorable accolade that is awarded to very few. The reason […]