Most adults who compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will be aware of the basic ruleset in IBJJF competitions. However, as an adult, you may not be as well versed in […]
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Physiological profile of an elite Iranian junior Wrestler – what workouts are best?
A study from 2009 by Mirzaei, B, Curby, DG, Rahmani-Nia, F, and Moghadasi, M was created to see the physiological profile of elite Iranian junior wrestlers who competed in the […]
DefensiveBJJ – A Review of Priit Mihkelson’s New Website
DefensiveBJJ is a new video based BJJ online learning website founded and run by Priit Mihkelson. The website is a new variation on the ever expanding online instructional industry. There […]
The Best BJJ Gyms In London, England
The gyms below are some of the best gyms in London. They are not ranked in any order such as best to worst as some people will be looking for […]
BJJ Leg Locks For Beginners – A Guide on all you need to know
Leglocks are a controversial topic in BJJ, some people hate them whereas other people love them. The general taboo comes from the early days of BJJ when you would be […]
The top 8 most painful & dirtiest BJJ submissions
For those wondering, this list is comprised of the most painful submission moves in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We’re not saying that these are the most effective or high percentage. Nor […]
The importance of BJJ Grip Fighting – fundamentals & tips
Grip fighting is possibly one of the most important and overlooked areas in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whilst it is prioritized and drilled to perfection in Judo, sadly it doesn’t have […]
Do leg locks work in MMA & Why are they uncommon in UFC?
Let’s face it, if you go and spectate at a BJJ competition you will see plenty of leg locks. This is regardless of the ruleset or skill level. Even in […]
What is modern Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Everything you need to know about new techniques in BJJ
Sometimes people will talk about ‘modern’ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether this is a good or a bad thing, the point stands that some people are very opinionated on what modern […]
How much do ADCC and Worlds pay in prize money & what pays more?
We have scoured the web to find out how much the top competitions in the world pay for winning gold. In this list, we’ve included ADCC, IBJJF Worlds and briefly […]