Competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a personal decision and can vary depending on several factors, including your training experience, skill level, and personal goals. Generally, it’s a good idea […]
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Grappling Vs. Striking – What is harder to learn
Often when people begin training martial arts, they are torn between striking and grappling. Although you can train both simultaneously, this is a hard ask and requires a lot of […]
Why Jason Rau could be BJJs most underrated teacher
Over the years, BJJ has had numerous high profile names and teachers. Whilst many of these are well worthy of their status, sometimes certain people go under the radar. Recently, […]
What you need to know about MRSA in BJJ
MRSA (also known as Staph which is similar but not the same.) is a type of bacteria that is resistant to several commonly used antibiotics, including methicillin and other penicillin-like […]
Everything you need to know about the Russian Tie in BJJ
The Russian tie is a technique commonly used in wrestling, but it can also be adapted and applied in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to gain control and set up takedowns or throws. […]
Explaining ‘Just Stand Up’ within Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The term ‘just stand up’ has been around for many years within a BJJ setting. Originally used by those ignorant of BJJ and its powers to immobilize people, it has […]
Why Chuck Norris is better at BJJ than you probably think
Best known for action movies and his karate skills, Chuck Norris is often overlooked within the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Basically, it turns out that when it comes to […]
Did Bruce Lee know Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Bruce Lee is best known for his own martial art style called Jeet Kune Do. Jeet Kune Do, often abbreviated as JKD, is a martial art and philosophy that Bruce […]
Who Founded BJJ? The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Origin Story
These days, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is world wide and has even spawned spin-offs such as American Jiu Jitsu and Guerilla Jiu Jitsu. However, at its core, it will always be […]
What you need to know about the stiff arm escape in BJJ
The stiff arm is a defensive technique used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to create distance and prevent your opponent from establishing control during guard passes or from advancing into dominant positions. […]