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ADCC is perhaps the most prestigious wrestling competition on the planet outside of the Olympics. In some ways, it is more important than the Olympics because it is not plagued […]

Whilst a veteran practitioner may take this for granted, if you’re completely new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then you may not know where to start. In short, there are a […]

In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – most gyms have a reputation based around their competitors and their achievements. Simply put, some gyms perform better than others when it comes to getting […]

Rafiel Torre is a name you may not have heard of since he was mostly active during the early 2000s and got convicted for the murder of Bryan Richards in […]

Being a newcomer in BJJ can be difficult, especially as a woman. However, in time you can learn to embrace BJJ and the struggles it brings. Not only rewarding, BJJ can offer a good tool in learning self defence

In short, gym training is always the best way – but otherwise, solo training at home is a good alternative and is clearly better than doing nothing.

Whilst training on an empty stomach is not recommended, the main thing to focus on before and during training is water. Without water you will become dehydrated which is not healthy and can affect your grappling performance.

Not everyone has the desire or time to compete. For some, the idea of training in the gym is enough, whereas others have the desire to compete for other reasons.

By having a mix of healthy proteins, carbs, fats and sugars you should feel the benefits off and on the mats.

BJJ has various positions, however the main ones are guard, mount, back, side control, knee on belly and standing.