Richie ‘Boogeyman’ Martinez shows a variation of the omoplata/kimura from bottom z guard. Here he clamps down on the nearside shoulder and acts as if entering an omoplata. However, he […]
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11 of the best Marcelo Garcia quotes for BJJ
Marcelo Garcia is considered by many as the pound for pound greatest of all time in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This belief comes from winning gold at ADCC four times and […]
Everything you need to know about Gracie Barra BJJ
What is Gracie Barra? Gracie Barra is the largest brand of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in the world. They also offer online courses, seminars and sell their branded products online. At […]
How to deal with nerves and anxiety when attending your first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class
For some newcomers, their first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class can be a nervous experience. This can be a result of many things and the thoughts of training can be quite […]
The Best BJJ Gyms In San Francisco
The gyms listed below are highly recommended to train at if you live in, or are visiting the city of San Francisco. They are not ranked in any particular order […]
What is Combat Jiu Jitsu? The interesting history and ruleset
What is combat Jiu Jitsu? Combat Jiu Jitsu originated as an idea by BJJ maverick Eddie Bravo. After running his successful EBI competition for several years, he decided to ditch […]
Children’s Jiu Jitsu – What should you expect from a normal kids class?
Most BJJ gyms offer kids classes. In fact, kid’s classes are often the most popular in terms of numbers and can be seen as the lifeblood of a school as […]
The Best BJJ Gyms In Birmingham, England
The gyms below are some of the best in Birmingham, England. They are not ranked in any order such as best gym to worst gym, as some people will be […]
Russell Brand on the meaning behind his blue belt and the benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Russell Brand is best known as a stand-up comedian and actor who focuses on spiritual and social commentary. He is also quite a wordsmith when it comes to communicating his […]
12 BJJ Traditions – What they mean and their interesting origins
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a traditional martial art that is steeped in history. From its origins in Judo and earlier days in Brazil, to more recent times there have been […]