When people think about Thailand and martial arts, they naturally think about Muay Thai. However, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is quite popular in Bangkok, Thailand. The city has many BJJ gyms, […]
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What you need to know about the Baratoplata submission
The “Baratoplata” is a submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that was popularized by Gracie Barra BJJ black belt and MMA fighter, Rafael “Barata” Freitas. The Baratoplata is essentially a […]
The Top 10 BJJ Gyms to train in Chicago
Like many big cities in the USA, Chicago is no exception. By that, we mean that there are a number of top gyms to train at. In other words, if […]
The 10 Best BJJ Gyms In Seattle
Arguably, Seattle is one of the best cities to visit on the west coast. In fact, you could even say that it’s one of the best in the entirety of […]
The 7 Best BJJ Gyms in Manchester
Manchester, England is home to several high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) gyms. Typically, these gyms charge anywhere from £50-£80 dependent on where you train. Some gyms (such as Gracie Barra) will […]
A List of the best BJJ gyms to train in Dallas, Texas
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) scene in Dallas, Texas is thriving, with a strong and active community of practitioners. There are many high-quality BJJ gyms in the area that offer training […]
How to use the Knee On Belly position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Knee on belly is a grappling position in self defense, martial arts, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It refers to a dominant control position where the attacker places their knee […]
How many sweeps are there in BJJ? The Ultimate list of all the sweeps used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
One of the most beautiful parts about training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the sheer number of available techniques. Over the years, some black belts have even compared this to a […]
A list of the top 10 most hilarious Craig Jones quotes for BJJ & Life
Craig Jones is arguably the greatest grappler to have ever hailed from Australia. On the mats, it’s clear that he’s an elite competitor who is also famed for his various […]
Explaining the term ‘Pulling rank’ in BJJ
Often, the term ‘pulling rank’ is used when talking about the military. This describes the act of a superior using their position of authority to gain benefits over military members […]