.
.

Category Archive: Articles, Strength & Conditioning

Box Jumps: A Must-Do Exercise For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes

Many athletes focus more on strengthening their upper body instead of focusing on their lower body. While strong shoulders, arms, chest and core are very important in Jiu-Jitsu, a strong base which...

Broken Posture In Closed Guard? Andre Galvao Shows What To Do

Posture is one of the core principles of jiu-jitsu. Proper posture will keep you safe from submissions and sweeps. So your opponent broke your posture in Closed Guard? This is a bad position to be...

Craig Jones On Rickson Gracie: “He Was Doing Cold Baths Before Podcasts Were Invented”

Respect for Rickson Gracie and what he has done for Jiu-Jitsu is universal in the BJJ community. Everyone is grateful for his contributions to the Gentle Art – including Craig Jones. Jones...

Chuck Norris Talks Training With The Gracie Family: “I Got On The Ground With Rickson…”

Did you know that the martial arts and movie industry legend Chuck Norris trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? And that he even trained with the Gracie family – as well as rolled with Rickson? Norris...

Elon Musk Trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu With Lex Fridman: “It Was Epic”

The speculations whether or not a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or an MMA match between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg will actually take place are still ongoing. Especially due to the fact that. even though...

7 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your CBD Vape Pen Kits

Are you getting ready to start using a CBD vape pen kit? If so, you’ve come to the right place! By following these 7 simple steps, you’ll get the most out of your vaping experience and...

Craig Jones Shares A Crazy Training Story: “He Just Passed Out”

Ever been choked out unconscious in Jiu-Jitsu? Or have you ever seen someone get put to sleep on the mats? Well, what about seeing a training partner being put to sleep without a choke being applied...

John Danaher Talks Matt Serra: “He Is The Best Natural Comedian I Ever Met”

Matt Serra is a former UFC welterweight champion and ADCC silver medalist, as well as a 5th degree BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie and UFC Hall Of Famer. Serra has also been a longtime friend and...

Gordon Ryan Offers $500 For Anyone Who Beats Craig Jones & Nicky Rodriguez

Craig Jones and Nicky Rodriguez will both compete at the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 event, scheduled for June 29, 2023… And Gordon Ryan has a unique proposition for the athletes who...

Cyborg Abreu & Fightsports Association Implicated in 2nd Sexual Abuse Case

Roberto ‘Cyborg’ Abreu and the Fight Sports affiliation have been implicated in another instance of sexual assault and are now involved in a second lawsuit. This is not the first time that abuse...

Elon Musk Accepts Offer from MMA Legend to Train Him for Zuckerberg Fight

At the age of 51, if you are thinking about stepping inside an MMA cage to fight for the first time in your life, having Georges St-Pierre as a coach is an excellent choice. Elon Musk seems to have...

Choosing the Right Platform: A Comprehensive Review of Online Betting Sites

With the plethora of แทงบอลออนไลน์ sites available today, choosing the right platform can be a daunting task. Each platform offers unique features, betting options, and user...

Here’s How To Do The Hitchhiker Escape (Against Armbar From Closed Guard)

As a beginner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you probably want to learn submissions and nothing else, right? Of course you do, because that’s what makes BJJ so exciting! Choking someone out with a...

Here’s How To Get The Crucifix Immediately From Knee Cut Pass

The Crucifix is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But it tends to be somewhat elusive to athletes, especially those who haven’t learned how to set it up. The Crucifix is...

Jay Rodriguez Reveals Awesome Body Lock Passing Details (From Underhook)

Body Lock passing: one of the most efficient styles of passing guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But, truth be told, there are a lot of details to get right for it. Body Lock passing can be a great...

Roger Gracie Shows How To Open The Leg Against A Tight Turtle – And Get The Hook In

The best moves in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are, arguably, the ones which aren’t (too) complicated – and that you can resort to more often than not. These high percentage techniques need to be learned...

6x BJJ World Champion Rafael Mendes Hints at Incoming Return To Competition

Renowned 6x Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Rafael Mendes has hinted at a return to competition in 2024. Although no specific details have been announced, the 34 year old Mendes has expressed...

Overcoming Injuries: A Journey Through Sports and Togetherness

“Life is a game of inches,” declared the legendary football coach, Vince Lombardi. He wasn’t merely referring to football but to life as a whole, encapsulating collective journeys...

[WATCH] Mark Zuckerberg vs Lex Fridman In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Image Credits: Lex Fridman podcast Business magnate Mark Zuckerberg has been training BJJ for over a year now. And he appears to be taking his Jiu-Jitsu journey very seriously. So seriously, that he...

Leandro Lo Case: Police Officer Charged For Murder Entitled To Receiving Retroactive Salary

According to Tatame, the military police officer Henrique Velozo – who has been arrested on the charge of murdering BJJ legend Leandro Lo in August last year – will be entitled to...

Nicky Ryan Shares How It Was Growing Up With Gordon: “We Were Close”

Nicky and Gordon Ryan – brothers and among the most elite of submission grapplers today – don’t see each other much ever since the Danaher Death Squad split. And, even though the...

Checklist: How to Choose An Online Casino To Play Safely

So, you’ve finally decided to try your luck at an online casino? That’s great because you’ll quickly figure out the advantages of digital gambling platforms! They can help you play casino games...

BJJ Secret To Success: You Have To Commit To Your Attacks

Do you second-guess yourself on the mats? Like, when you go for a move, you don’t really give it your all – but sort of hold back, expecting that it will fail? If so, then you’ve...

Olympic Boxer Explains Why You Should Never Use Jiu-Jitsu In A Street Fight

Jiu-Jitsu in a street fight… Should you use it? Well, like all things in life – it depends on the situation. But generally speaking, if you only know Jiu-Jitsu, then you’re not in...