12 Signs You May be Addicted to BJJ
If you’re reading this, you may have already realized you have a problem. Jiu-Jitsu however is a good problem to have. If you share the addiction to BJJ, hopefully some …
Do I Still Need To Build Muscles?
Ok. So there are a lot of heated debates about building muscle mass vs. building muscle by only relying on BJJ. Interestingly enough, there are also those who say that …
GB Learning: Jiu-Jitsu Side Mount Submission
This video is absolutely breathtaking. No, we shouldn’t say that. It’s just brilliant. This is a side mount submission. If you are tired of attempting kimuras, transitioning to north-south, or …
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Cauliflower Ear: A Grappler’s Dilemma
Cauliflower ear is a condition commonly found in wrestlers. Since there are many parallels between wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, cauliflower ears can often be found in Jiu-Jitsu athletes. Some find the …
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 …
BJJ Lifestyle: Spar and Learn
Sparring is going against a teammate in a fight, where enough rules are set to avoid injuries. Often sparring is a good way to gauge someone’s skills, especially in BJJ. Now …
Social Media and the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has grown substantially in the past couple of decades. Factors such as the rise of Mixed Martial Arts can explain how the world was exposed …
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Your Belt Promotion
There has to be a silver lining at the end of the rainbow. BJJ goes through different levels for you to, well, level up. Ranks dictate your level in …
MMA: Is BJJ Losing Its Efficacy?
While I wish not to delve into the controversy that BJJ has lost its efficacy in MMA, let us, for awhile, lower our eyebrows, and allow our blood pressure to …