Seymour Yang was born in London, England. He is best perhaps known for creating the brand Meerkatsu which features an array of iconic designs and artwork drawn in his own […]
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The bizarre myth of Greasing in BJJ – Does it happen and is it illegal?
Throughout the years, the same question gets asked online time and time again which is if greasing actually happens in BJJ, and whether it’s legal. For those wondering, greasing is […]
How many guard passes are there in BJJ? The Ultimate list of all the guard passes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Similar to our article on the guard positions used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, here is a comprehensive list of all of the guard passes used in BJJ. Here, we have […]
Keanu Reeves on BJJ & why he’s a great example to all
Keanu Reeves isn’t the first celebrity to train BJJ, nor will he be the last. However, there’s something quite unique about Reeves that makes him an enigma compared to other […]
How to Enter the Matrix in BJJ – Backtakes and Submissions
The matrix is a technique used in BJJ which was made by the Norweigan duo, Tommy Langaker and Espen Mathieson. They often refer to this as part of their Viking […]
A list of 10th Planet techniques and what these moves mean – Ultimate terminology breakdown
10th Planet is known for their different moves and also for applying unique names which are attached to these techniques. According to their founder Eddie Bravo, he gave these unusual […]
Polaris Squads UK team announced
Yesterday, Polaris revealed the announcement of their European team which we covered here. Today, Polaris decided to announce the UK team which is due to battle the European squad on […]
Did you know that anime TV show Attack On Titan uses BJJ & why it’s awesome
For years, anime shows such as Naruto and Dragon Ball Z have focused on fighting and martial arts. However, most of these fighting sequences featured stuff that resembled karate and […]
How would you describe Jiu Jitsu? Diving into the interesting semantics of BJJ
This is a question that is often pondered by many practitioners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. For instance, imagine your friend asks “What is BJJ then?”. Although you may train often […]
Why resistance bands are one of the best exercises for BJJ
In the world of fitness, resistance bands are somewhat new when compared to older, more traditional methods of improving strength. Because of this, some people are skeptical about the effectiveness […]