In life, you’re often taught that being taller is a good thing. However, this can sometimes be flipped upside down when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling. Basically, […]
How to get the best out of having a stocky build in BJJ
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the beauty is that all body shapes and sizes can find a game for them. From tall and lanky to short and stocky, […]
A list of interesting Roger Gracie facts
Is Roger Gracie the Goat? With a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu record of 76 black belt wins to 7 losses, it’s hard to dispute that Roger Gracie isn’t the greatest of […]
What is invisible Jiu Jitsu? Does it actually exist?
If you’ve been training BJJ for a while, then you may have heard of the term, ‘Invisible Jiu Jitsu’. However, what actually is invisible Jiu Jitsu – and is it […]
What is the difference between American Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
In recent times there has been a debate comparing American Jiu Jitsu to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. With this said, most people still consider the art to be from Brazil, and […]
What is the best style of BJJ – Defensive or Offensive?
When it comes to playing BJJ, there’s no real right or wrong way. Various champions have had various methods over the years and whatever suits them is their particular game. […]
Archive footage of GSP winning a BJJ match emerges
Riccardo Ammendolia has done it again, this time his Youtube channel has uploaded archive footage from 2005 which featured a younger Georges St Pierre in his prime. In this BJJ […]
The Sao Paulo Pass – How to escape the closed guard
Also known as the Tozi pass, the Sao Paulo pass is one of the more unorthodox moves in BJJ and can have a very steep learning curve. Unlike conventional ways […]
The Ultimate list of all the lapel guards used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Love them or hate them, lapel guards are now a key component of the gi game and have been around for a few years now. With this being said, it […]
The 5 best Wrestling moves for BJJ
When Brazilian Jiu Jitsu first emerged in the western world, it seemed further away from wrestling compared to today’s standards. These days, with the introduction of no gi and points […]