Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a traditional martial art that is steeped in history. From its origins in Judo and earlier days in Brazil, to more recent times there have been […]
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Conditioning for a BJJ tournament – how to do it correctly to win at competition
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a strong culture of competition. For instance, many practitioners will compete at some point which is different from most traditional martial arts. Whilst most of these […]
19 Interesting Facts about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
If you’re bored, here are some fun facts about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. These facts cover the most successful submissions to the first people to accomplish significant achievements in the sport. […]
How Can I Train BJJ During Covid?
Training during a pandemic is something that is very new to everyone. Nobody is an expert in this area as we all have as much experience as each other. The […]
BJJ Athletes – Kurt Osiander Biography & Interview
Kurt Osiander comes from California USA and received his black belt under Ralph Gracie aged 37 years old. Best known off the mats for his unique personality and sense of […]
BJJ Purple belt meaning & what should a Purple belt know?
When looking at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there is often an emphasis on white belts and black belts due to both being on extreme ends of the spectrum. Arguably the more […]
How many guards are there in BJJ? A list of all of the guard positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a number of positions and variations within those positions. Although it may be too lengthy to list every single position in BJJ – we have created […]
Are Neck Bridges Good For BJJ?
Overall I would strongly recommend head lifts for BJJ. They are simple and require no equipment and at the same time are very low risk.
8 of the best Roger Gracie quotes for BJJ and life
Roger Gracie is considered as the greatest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner of all time. Simply put, his record speaks for itself and he was never submitted whilst wearing the Gi. […]
The 5 Best BJJ Black Belt Speeches
It is quite normal to give a speech about how your life has changed, goals achieved or simply how you have made friends and enjoyed training when you reach black […]