Often in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, practitioners will get blindsided by learning flashy moves and techniques. Whilst these moves may look great for highlight reels, they’re not always the most optimal […]
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The reason why BJJ gis have so many patches
In case you hadn’t realized yet, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a pretty unique martial art. No, we’re not talking about butt-scooting or bizarre rules either. Instead, we’re talking about gi […]
What is a verbal tap in BJJ?
One of the most recognizable parts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is tapping out. Typically, this is done by making a flat fist and tapping the body of your opponent several […]
How to do bicep and calf slicers in BJJ
Although not the most common submission used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, slicers are still effective and dare we say it, underrated. Here, we’re specifically talking about the bicep and calf […]
How BJJ can damage your teeth if you’re unlucky or uncareful
For a while now, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been referred to as ‘the gentle art’. However, if you’ve trained for a bit then you will know this simply isn’t true. […]
A List of interesting Lachlan Giles BJJ Facts
Lachlan Giles is an Australian who is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Known as being a great teacher with the likes of Craig Jones and Livia Giles under […]
Why Is Charles Oliveira’s BJJ So Good In MMA?
It’s no longer 1996, so we can safely assume that every fighter in the top levels of the UFC knows what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is. Not only this, but they quite […]
The Best Sneaky Submissions To Tap Higher Belts In BJJ
Tapping out people better than you in BJJ is tough and almost never happens. The reason for this is that there is almost no luck in BJJ when compared with […]
A list of interesting Nicky Ryan facts
Nicky Ryan is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under John Danaher. He is perhaps best known for his child prodigy tag as he began training BJJ at a young […]
Can you bend fingers in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are certain rules in place to protect each other. For instance, you can’t slam your opponent because this could cause a serious spinal injury. Other […]