It’s undeniable that when it comes to stand up techniques, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu could learn a thing or two from wrestling…at least that is without the gi. Obviously, the gi […]
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How Charles Oliveira brought Brazilian Jiu Jitsu back to the forefront of the UFC
Charles Oliveira is something of a renaissance man when it comes to using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the UFC. Since signing for the promotion in 2010, he has the record […]
Sore & Stiff Necks in BJJ – Why they happen with new students
If you’ve practiced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a while then at some point you will have probably gotten a stiff neck. Especially for beginners, sore necks are actually very common […]
How long before I can train again after getting a tattoo? Weird BJJ Questions
If you’ve trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for longer than a handful of months, then for some bizarre reason, you’re bound to realize that the majority of practitioners have tattoos. Whatever […]
How practicing Yoga can massively lessen BJJ injuries
It’s no secret that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is hard on the body and even the most sensible of practitioners will eventually get caught out with injuries. This is because if […]
Everything you need to know about the Micro Adjustments BJJ Meme
If you’ve been on social media in the past few days then you may have heard of the phrase ‘Micro Adjustments’ which has been used in force when it comes […]
Did you know that WWE’s The Undertaker has a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Mark Calaway is probably best known for his WWE alias as The Undertaker. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 20 years, you’ll probably know that he’s […]
How long does it take to become a BJJ black belt?
Unlike most other martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has more of an arduous process in achieving the rank of black belt. Whilst many martial arts can give out black belts […]
What Are the Kids IBJJF BJJ Weight Brackets & How long are kids matches?
If ever you’ve witnessed a local or international Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition then you will understand the popularity of the kids and teenage competition scene. Due to the number of […]