You may find attending your first BJJ class quite daunting, it is quite normal to feel nervous – so certainly don’t worry about this. Once you have been to class […]
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How Much Money Does It Cost To Do BJJ Per Month? Looking At The Expenses Of The Sport
BJJ is not a cheap hobby and is relatively expensive compared to other martial arts. With this being said, it is quite new compared to other combat sports such as […]
The Best Yoga Routines For BJJ – Free On Youtube
Supplementing your BJJ training with yoga is a very good idea. Whilst not being 100% essential, if you are looking for longevity in the sport and enjoy training then it […]
The Arnold Gracie incident – How the can opener got banned (Jeff Monson Vs Marcio Pe de Pano)
If you’ve ever trained BJJ, then you will have probably heard at some point that the can opener is an illegal move. Although used in MMA, the move is banned […]
BJJ Private Training – Are Privates worth it?
Private lessons are a common part of BJJ training. A Private training session typically involves a one-to-one interaction between the student and their teacher. Sometimes Privates can have two or […]
BJJ deaths – why don’t they happen? Looking into the safety of the martial art
Compared to other martial arts – deaths in BJJ are incredibly rare. Whilst practicing martial arts very rarely leads to deaths in general, it is even less likely when doing […]
Should I make a BJJ flow chart? The good and bad elements of tracking techniques
The BJJ flow chart is something that has been used by practitioners for years now, with some claiming they’re great and others being more skeptical of their uses. In short, […]
Will learning BJJ help me with my confidence? Why it’s important to train for your self belief
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often associated with building a person both mentally and physically. The physical aspects are quite obvious, with improved cardio, muscle growth and athleticism. However, BJJ will […]
Chris Ong Ongy84 – BJJ Black Belt & Artist
Chris Ong is a BJJ black belt from Essex UK and trains under well known British competitor Andy Roberts. Best known for his viral instagram art under the handle ongy84, […]
How many chokes are there in BJJ? A list of all the chokes used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is filled with chokes, amongst other submissions. BJJ chokes can be done from various positions such as the front headlock, back control, mount, guard, side control and […]