John Danaher is a BJJ instructor who lives in NYC and trains athletes out of the “blue basement” which is Renzo Gracie’s gym. Danaher born in the USA, but raised […]
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The weird world of default medals and ‘champions’ in BJJ
When I first started training I remember people winning medals and thinking ‘wow, that’s impressive’. I specifically remember thinking that competitions were some kind of grand prix event with 40 […]
BJJ Leg Lock Hierarchy – A list from best to worst
Leg locks have grown in popularity in recent times with the influence of John Danaher who helped popularize leg attacks and bring them to the mainstream. Although leg locks have […]
Who Are The Best BJJ Instructors In The World?
Often a matter of perspective, there may be an argument about who is literally the best BJJ instructor. However, there is no doubt that the names on this list have […]
Is there a pink belt in BJJ & if so why is it a thing? Looking at this unusual BJJ custom
To answer the original question, yes there is such thing as a pink belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We’re not on about a faded purple belt either! Although this belt […]
Christian Graugart (BJJ Globetrotters) – Biography Interview
Christian Graugart is originally from Copenhagen, Denmark but has lived in St. Barthelemy (French West Indies) since 2016. He is best known for running the BJJ Globetrotters camps that are […]
What is the green & yellow striped competition belt used in BJJ. Looking at this unusual tradition
This is a question that is sometimes asked by newcomers to the sport, or those who are new at competing. You may see pictures on the internet showing someone wearing […]
A look into the bizarre world of Donald Trump & BJJ (Election day special)
Since entering the Whitehouse in 2017, Donald Trump has dominated the news and has culturally changed life in the USA forever. Whether you love him or hate him, he has […]
List of all the BJJ guards, positions & submissions named after animals
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has always had a strange connection with the animal kingdom. Since the early days of BJJ, guards and positions have been named after certain animals of which […]
The 15 Best Lapel Chokes In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
In gi-based Jiu Jitsu the lapels are a crucial part of the sport. When attacking a stalling or tightly compacted opponent, the lapels of both their and your own gi […]