Top Game or Bottom Game?
Most experienced practitioners will have a decided preference when asked “In bjj, do you prefer to play top or bottom?” “My takedowns are terrible, so I prefer to just jump to …
The Spread of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Globally
Until the early UFC brought the world’s attention to the unique style of jiu-jitsu developed by the Gracie family, the art and sport were largely unknown outside of Brazil. The exposure …
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7 Must See Jiu-Jitsu-MMA Documentaries
1) Gracie Barra DocumentaryGracie Barra Documentary www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLI1ygZHOIQ BLOG CLICK HEREA great look at the jiu-jitsu lifestyle filmed at the original Gracie Barra in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Follow Marcio Feitosa around in …
Lessons From a 400 Year Old Samurai Swordsmen – Miyamoto Musashi "A Book of Five Rings"
“What the Samurai’s did with their swords, we do with our hands” Helio GracieA “Book of Five Rings” written by the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi circa 1645 is a popular book …
5 Tips on how to create pressure and be heavy on your opponent.
How To Weigh 500 Lbs! One of the almost miraculous aspects of grappling with a high level blackbelt in BJJ is how heavy even a 150lbs. opponent can feel on …
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The Future of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The world was first exposed to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through UFC 1. Royce Gracie forever changed combat sports by submitting his way into history. Over the course of the next 20 …
Easy Submissions for Newbies
As a new student, the importance of learning the basics is tantamount to becoming one of the best there is. So far, basic techniques are the fundamentals and the foundation …
The 5 Expressions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever thought about how Brazilian jiu-jitsu has many different facets depending on the situation in which one uses the art? The techniques and principles may be the same, but …
The 7 People You Meet Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Anyone who has trained in martial arts long enough will be exposed to a wide range of people and personalities. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no exception and can arguably have the …
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Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle: Women and Jiu-JItsu
Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. And women have been equals of men, or even better, for a long time. The good thing about Jiu-Jitsu is that it recognizes no gender or …