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Category Archive: Articles

How to Apply Self-defense in your BJJ Training Sessions

When you hear the term “self-defense,” you typically think of punch protection, distance management and multiple attackers, but the reality is these only encompass 10% of self-defense. Relson...

How to Deal with Rib Injuries in BJJ & Grappling

Rib injuries are one of the most common injuries in BJJ and grappling. Rib injuries usually heal themselves in a few weeks. Good painkillers are important so that you can breathe and cough...

3 BJJ Submissions For Which You’d Better Tap Fast

  Stephen Kesting talks about 3 BJJ submissions that are more dangerous and for which you’d better be ready to tap fast or snap. You may also want to check out the article: 8 Most...

Black Belt Model Monique Ricardo: ‘BJJ Was The First Sport I Ever Did’

Monique Ricardo is a BJJ Black Belt and a Model to boot. She’s quite passionate about maintaining her body through a healthy lifestyle. She started her fitness career back in 2007 – since...

Joe Rogan Explains Why He Interviewed Conor McGregor Immediately After UFC 264 Injury

Many MMA fans are wondering why Joe Rogan decided to interview Conor McGregor immediately after his UFC 264 bout with Dustin Poirier; despite the broken leg injury. Rogan clarified his decision in...

Rider Zuchi replaces Felipe Pena at BJJBET 2: Faces Nicholas Meregali

Rider Zuchi is set to replace Felipe Pena in his match against Nicholas Meregali, at the BJJBET 2 promotion. It was because of an unfortunate pectoralis major (chest) injury that Pena had to withdraw...

A Complete Resistance Band Workout That Will Level Up Your Conditioning

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...

This Circuit Training Routine Will Help You Take Your BJJ Game To The Next Level

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...

Nick Diaz to Teach Self-Defense Lessons to Adult Cam Girls

Nick Diaz will return to the octagon after a six year hiatus, on September 25 at UFC 266. He will face Robbie Lawler; an old foe, whom he first faced against at UFC 47 – 17 years ago. But Nick...

Fight To Win 178 Results: Xande Ribeiro Wins via Armbar Attempt

The Fight To Win 178 took place on July 24, featuring a main event between Victor Hugo and Guilherme Augusto; where Hugo managed to defend his heavyweight title. Also, the legendary Xande Ribeiro...

Craig Jones Announces He Will Continue Training With Nicky Ryan, Nick Rodriguez & Ethan Crelinsten

After John Danaher announced that the notorious Danaher Death Squad (DDS) – comprised out of athletes such as Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, Craig Jones, Nick Rodriguez, Nicky Ryan – is breaking up,...

Filmmaker & BJJ Black Belt Guy Ritchie Training BJJ Every Day During His Vacation in Montenegro

Recently, the news appeared in the media that one of the most popular directors in Hollywood Guy Ritchie is in Montenegro with his also famous wife Jackie, and that the famous couple was celebrating...

Gordon Ryan Announces Move To Texas To Open His Own BJJ Academy

It’s been just a few hours ago that John Danaher has announced, much to everyone’s surprise and sadness, that the notorious Danaher Death Squad – comprised out of athletes such as...

Police Officer Uses Americana Submission to Apprehend Suspect

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu works! And it should arguably be taught to law enforcement officers everywhere; not just because of their own safety, but also because of the safety of the suspects. Police...

Gordon Ryan’s Reverse Triangle-Kimura Dilemma from ‘Game Over’ Position

In BJJ, most experienced practitioners are used to defending front triangles. These are the type of triangles set up from a guard position, either closed, half, or open guard. You can usually set up...

Felipe Pena Injured & Out of Match with Nicholas Meregali

The long-awaited match between Felipe Pena and Nicholas Meregali should have finally taken place in the main event of the BJJ BET 2 promotion, on August 1st. However, because of an unfortunate...

Why The BLAST DOUBLE LEG Needs To Be Your #1 Takedown Choice

Are you looking to improve your takedown game in Jiu-Jitsu… But you’re not particularly good at taking people down to begin with? You might not have too much talent for takedowns, so...

Never Before Released Footage of Helio Gracie Training Son Royce for Sakuraba

20 years ago, Kazushi Sakuraba defeated Royce Gracie in the longest fight in MMA History. The bout lasted an incredible 90 Minutes! Kazushi Sakuraba, a professional wrestler who derived his...

The CARNIVORE Diet for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Is It Right For You?

So you want to change up your diet a bit while training Jiu-Jitsu, and you regularly listen to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Okay, don’t tell us, let us guess… You’re thinking...

Defend Against the Single Leg Takedown by Using the KIMURA!

Every attack has its defense… Which can then be translated into an attack of its own! And that isn’t just the case for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques themselves; but also for almost...

BREAKING NEWS: Danaher Death Squad Splits Up and Retires

It’s been just a few hours ago that John Danaher has announced, much to everyone’s surprise and sadness, that the notorious Danaher Death Squad – comprised out of athletes such as...

Rener Gracie & Shoyoroll’s Owner Bear Quitugua On The State of BJJ in America

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing at an amazing rate worldwide. More people are training in all corners of the world. BJJ is evolving.  ‘Jiu-Jitsu for everyone‘ and ‘Keep it playful‘ are...

When A Teammate Gets Their Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu…

What is ‘BLUE BELTITIS’? According Simon Hayes instructor at Carlson Gracie UK, it’s a common disease in BJJ: “After reading many threads recently from white belts wanting their Blues i just...

3 Ways to Transition From a Takedown into an Arm Bar

The transition between tachi-waza (standing techniques) and ne-waza (ground techniques) are rarely taught in BJJ. This is a small window of opportunity that is often neglected in BJJ. Capitalising on...