In theory, mount should be one of the most dominant positions in BJJ and the entirety of fighting, perhaps second to back mount. However, this is not always the case […]
Mauricio Gomes on why he moved to the UK to teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & owning the first UK Gracie Barra gym
Known as ‘The Godfather of British Jiu Jitsu’, Mauricio Gomes is a key figure in UK BJJ and its development. These days, he’s known for teaching alongside his son Roger […]
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 […]
How many guards are there in BJJ? The Ultimate list of all of the guard positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a number of positions and variations within those positions. Although it may be too lengthy to list every single position in BJJ – we have created […]
Basic techniques from the Inverted Closed Guard – How to irritate others with Donkey Guard
The Inverted closed guard is also commonly referred to as the upside-down closed guard and reverse closed guard, as well as donkey guard which was popularised by BJJ maverick Jeff […]
Roberto Cyborg Abreu – Pioneer and creator of the Tornado Sweep
Cyborg is one of the most known super heavyweights in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Not only is he a killer on the mats, but he is also one of the sports […]
What Are The Best BJJ Matches Of All Time?
Please note this list only includes fights in the gi. The best BJJ matches of all time are obviously going to be subjective and differ from person to person. Secondly, […]
The best online BJJ training courses to learn from
As Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has experienced rapid growth in popularity over the past few years – so has the way people learn from the martial art. In recent times online […]
The Best Pressure Passing Against A Tricky BJJ Guard
Pressure Passing is one of the most common and brutal ways of passing the guard in both BJJ and MMA. As the name suggests it involves physical pressure to grind […]
The 6 Best BJJ Competitors To Have Never Won Gi Worlds
There are many great competitors in the world of BJJ, but not everyone can be the best. The likes of Marcelo Garcia, Gordon Ryan, and Roger Gracie are all thought […]