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Sore Throats in BJJ – Why they happen with new students
You may have heard new students in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu often complain about getting a sore throat after training. In fact, you may have even experienced this yourself if you […]
The High Guard – How to submit your opponents using Roger Gracie’s best guard position
The High guard is arguably one of the best and most dangerous positions in the world of BJJ. It has been used for years by the GOAT Roger Gracie which […]
8 Of the best AJ Agazarm quotes for BJJ & Life
AJ Agazarm is known for being one of BJJ’s most outspoken characters and is not slow to say what is on his mind. The Florida boy is not only a […]
How to do the Buggy Choke – The Ultimate surprise attack from bottom side control
Recently, we saw ATOS prodigy Kade Ruotolo pull off the buggy choke against PJ Barch during a Combat Jiu Jitsu competition match. For those wondering, the buggy choke is a […]
What is knee reaping? All you need to know about the knee reap in BJJ & MMA
To begin with, it’s worth noting the official, IBJJF definition of what constitutes a knee reap. According to the IBJJF it is “When one of the athletes places his thigh […]
Who are the greatest ever BJJ families?
When it comes to the history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are several families that dominate the martial art. Whether that’s a huge family with various uncles, grandparents or just […]
How Dangerous is a BJJ Black belt?
Following on from our article How dangerous is a BJJ blue belt? we thought it was only fair to use the same analysis when looking at the final belt in […]
How Long Should It Take To Get One Stripe In BJJ?
Although the first stripe on a BJJ white belt is almost meaningless in the big scheme of things. It really can mean a lot to a beginner who has recently […]
Why are BJJ instructors called Professor? A look at the Brazilian history
If you’re new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then you may be wondering what exactly is meant by the term ‘professor’ and whether it is actually appropriate. In some cases, newcomers […]