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Category Archive: Articles

Pay Attention To These 2 Things In A BJJ Academy

Do you want to start training… Or have you already been a part of a BJJ academy for some time now, but are considering whether or not it has what you need? As in – you’re thinking...

Bernardo Faria Reveals The Coolest Technique He Learned From Andrew Wiltse

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an art in motion… However, from time to time, that motion stops – as both you and your training partner find yourselves in situations where, at least for a second...

Mark Kerr Gets Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame

Mark Kerr, a 4x ADCC champion, is the latest name on the exclusive ADCC Hall Of Fame list! The ADCC organizing team shared the news on their social media: ADCC Hall of Fame: Mark Kerr. Kerr is a 4X...

UFC’s Best Active BJJ Practitioners

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has long been one of the most prominent martial arts in the sport of MMA, as proven by one of the best exponents of BJJ, Royce Gracie. The legendary Brazilian fighter showed the...

Which Weight Training Exercises Should You Do For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

So you’re thinking of going to the gym. That’s great! Weight training works as a fantastic supplement to your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training; it will not only make you stronger, but it will...

BJJ Black Belt Shares Armbar Advice He Wishes He Received Earlier

Doesn’t it get frustrating when you’re so near that submission finish, and the opponent escapes it? As in – all you had to do is finish the choke or extend the arm or the leg, but...

UFC’s Angela Hill Promoted to BJJ Purple Belt

Angela Hill, UFC’s strawweight fighter, has just earned her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt! She shared the great news on her social media: No I didn’t pee myself but I was happy enough to!...

This Simple Kimura Grip Break Works Great for BJJ White Belts

Setting up a submission can be one of the toughest tasks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You first have to go through the opponent’s guard, establish control, isolate the limb which you want to...

Gordon Ryan: “Felipe Pena Isn’t Anywhere Near My Level”

There’s a pretty high likelihood that Gordon Ryan will face Felipe Pena this year – at ADCC 2022. And he’s confident that he’ll beat him; despite the fact that Pena is one of...

Become More Creative in BJJ by Rolling Like Rickson Gracie

Do you feel as if you’re somewhat stalling with your progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… As if the things that used to work for you don’t work as well anymore, and as if you’re...

Wrestling Legend Cael Sanderson Manhandling UFC Champion Kamaru Usman

Cael Norman Sanderson is an American college wrestling coach and current head wrestling coach of Penn State University. He is considered one of the greatest American amateur wrestlers in recent...

Harley Flanagan, Cro-Mags Frontman & BJJ Black Belt: “You Have No Choice But To Keep Going”

Harley Flanagan is a legendary punk pioneer who, by the early 1980’s, had founded and become a frontman of the well-known Cro-Mags band. Dave Grohl himself has said that, without the Cro-Mags,...

Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I’d Like To Meet Michael Jordan”

Khabib Nurmagomedov has met a lot of famous people; all the way from Cristiano Ronaldo to the Russia president Vladimir Putin. However, there are still people he’d wish to have had an...

Connecticut Police Department Teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Kids

Training a martial art is extremely important when you’re a kid. Not just because of the anti-bullying aspect, but also because of the sense of self-esteem, respect, and learning how to be a...

Khabib on Jake Paul’s Fight Offer: “He Would Last A Couple Of Minutes”

Jake Paul is a true definition of a man with “no chill”. He’s been calling out everyone, left and right, including the GOAT… Khabib Nurmagomedov. He did it when Khabib invited...

ADCC 2022: Nicholas Meregali Receives Invite for the -99kg Division

Nicholas Meregali has received an invite for ADCC 2022! Even though he’s best known for his successes in the gi, Meregali will compete in the -99kg division of this year’s ADCC:  ...

John Danaher: “These Are The Highest Percentage Takedowns in BJJ & MMA”

Takedowns aren’t something that a lot of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes are great in. However, if you want to develop a well-rounded BJJ game, then you have to work on your stand up skill. So, if...

3 Reasons it’s Essential to Schedule & Time Your Exercises

Developing your workout schedule and not sure where to start? You’re not alone.  Timing your workouts is essential for many reasons, but it’s especially important for new and old...

BJJ Competitor Turtles Up & Submits Seven Opponents In a Row

In Jiu-Jitsu it is easy to think you’ve seen it all, but back in late 2021 at the Amsterdam Grappling industries tournament, something spectacular occurred. A previously unknown athlete by the name...

GI and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu: No Difference?

Gi and No Gi are the 2 forms of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gi Jiu Jitsu is grappling with the use of a traditional Gi, which allows you to grab the clothing of your opponent. No Gi is grappling without the...

John Danaher Explains The Importance of Having Passion for BJJ

If you want to become great at something, then you’ve got to have the endurance. “Endurance” in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu means to keep going despite the hard training sessions, the...

Here’s How Martial Arts Can Boost Your Child’s Immune System

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

BJJ Mindset Series: Consistency

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

The Complete Guide To The BJJ Turtle Position

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...