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Let’s face it, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t exactly a hygienic activity and it is often associated with bacterial diseases such as ringworm, acne and staph infections. With this in […]

If you’ve trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then you will know that it is physically demanding on your body. In short, there have been countless stories of obese people shedding pounds […]

If you’ve trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for more than five minutes then you’ll be aware that many people quit. In fact, it’s quite clear that most people quit. This is […]

It’s no secret that many people are afraid of dogs. This is because dogs can potentially kill or maim humans due to their sharp teeth. Not only this but trying […]

For most of us, eyesight isn’t really an issue when it comes to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. However, for others – it can be a pretty big deal. This is […]

Back in 2003, Eddie Bravo received his black belt from Jean Jacques Machado and shortly after founded his first gym, 10th Planet in California. Since then, the gym has grown […]

When it comes to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, for most people hair isn’t really an issue. As long as your hygiene is in check, you probably have nothing to worry […]

Back in the 1970s, not many people knew about the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu outside of its native Brazil. In fact, even within Brazil, BJJ was still pretty […]

Let’s face it, at some point – most people quit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. There’s no shame in this either and everyone has their reasons. And, whether it’s a white belt […]

These days there are literally hundreds of thousands of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts. Even in smaller, more obscure countries, you’re likely to find the odd black belt which shows […]