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Category Archive: Articles

Joe Rogan Tells Rickson Gracie How Taekwondo Compares To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Effectiveness

Joe Rogan has long been one of the most influential people in the bjj community and out of it. The 52 year old stand-up comedian, mixed martial arts color commentator, podcast host, and businessman...

Gordon Ryan Says That Boxing Is One Of “The Most Limited Martial Arts”

Gordon Ryan recently shared his thoughts on the practicality of boxing in real-life situations. In a social media post (as reported by BJJDoc), he questioned the effectiveness of boxers outside the...

Renzo Gracie On How to Finish a Triangle Choke on a Much Larger & Stronger Opponent

The triangle choke from guard is one of the first submissions that you will typically learn in BJJ. It is highly effective and will work at all levels. There are so many ways to set up a triangle...

Best Judo Takedowns for Bouncers From Shintaro Higashi’s Own Experience Working the Door

When working as a part of law enforcement – or at any sort of a security job, such as working as a bouncer – it’s a good idea to learn at least some Judo, Jiu-Jitsu or Wrestling… As it will...

“Grapplers” Documentary Offers an Intimate Look into the World of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu

The documentary “Grapplers – No Gi No Money,” showcased on Brandon Mccaghren’s YouTube channel, is a compelling narrative about the world of competitive jiu-jitsu, focusing on...

Legendary Ricardo Libório To Be Promoted To BJJ Coral Belt

Ricardo Libório, one of Carlson Gracie’s top students, will be receiving a coral belt in Jiu-Jitsu next Sunday (March 17th) – at a special event held at AABB da Lagoa main hall, the...

Joe Rogan Remembers His First Jiu-Jitsu Class: “This Purple Belt Just R*ped Me. Just Destroyed Me”

Everyone starts somewhere. You can’t be a black belt level Jiu-Jitsu athlete immediately from the get-go, but you’ve got to put a lot of effort into training. You have to possess the...

This is Why Clinch Takedowns Work Best Against Stronger Opponents

Upper body throws and takedowns look cool for the audience (and it’s DEFINITELY not fun for the guy landing on the mat) but that’s not why. There is real strategy going into this game plan!...

Why The Traditional Hip Escape is Bad for Your Guard Retention

What is guard retention? Guard retention is the act of getting your opponent back in front of you and in between your legs, as he tries to pass your guard. You need to have a grip and at least 3...

Ex-UFC Fighter Rampage Jackson Thinks That Outer Space Isn’t Real

UFC legend Rampage Jackson has an unusual belief… He thinks outer space isn’t real. During a conversation on Brendan Schaub’s podcast, the former UFC champion shared his view on space...

BJJ Legend Gabi Garcia Set For MMA Return In April 2024

Jiu-Jitsu legend Gabi Garcia is making a comeback to MMA on April 25 in Sao Paulo, Brazil! It will be for a rematch with Barbara Nepomuceno – with news having been confirmed by Centurion FC...

UFC Legend Mark Coleman In Critical Condition After Saving Parents From House Fire

UFC legend Mark Coleman is in the hospital, after bravely saving his parents from a terrible house fire in his hometown near Toledo, Ohio. The 59-year-old Coleman was taken by helicopter after...

How To Develop an Insanely Strong Squeeze in Your Chokes By Yourself

Have you ever rolled with a very experienced BJJ black belt? What do you first notice? Their grip and squeeze is often at another level…. Eddie Bravo has some great trick to help strengthen your...

Is It Rude To Refuse Rolling With Women In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Refusing to roll with women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be perceived as rude, depending on the context and the manner in which it’s done. In BJJ, respect and inclusivity are important values. If...

Advice For Dating Your BJJ Teammates: Move Very Slowly & Respect The Situation

If you’ve been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a while, it’s natural that the idea of dating a fellow gym member might have crossed your mind. But is it a good idea to pursue a...

After Defeating Black Belt Brazilian No Gi Champ in ADCC Trials, 15 yr old Blue Belt Aims for ADCC Invitation

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, recently hosted a significant event in the grappling world. On March 2nd and 3rd, it was the venue for the first South American qualifier of ADCC 2024, the world’s...

Simple Concept to Make BJJ Black Belt Opponents Seem like Purple Belts

Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia  If you have some experience on the mats, then you’re probably well aware that there are no real...

Top 7 BJJ Attacks From The Side Control 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...

The Role Of Carbohydrates In A Fighter’s Diet

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...

Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Powerful Message: “I’ve Tapped 10,000 Times on My Road to Black Belt”

Everyone who starts training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has one dream in common… To become a BJJ black belt. But even though all would like to earn it, can everyone actually do it? More importantly,...

If You Are Discouraged In BJJ, You Need to Know The “Rule of 10 and 20”

BJJ black belt and UFC vet Matt Arroyo, introduces a unique perspective to understanding and managing expectations in Jiu-Jitsu training. This can help BJJ practitioners, especially those who might...

Does Jiu-Jitsu Inflate Your Ego? Maintaining Healthy Humility in BJJ

Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia  Maintaining humility in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which emphasizes technique and strategy over brute...

Weekend Recap: AJP Brings Its Mats & Action To Mexico, Belgium, And South Africa

In another action-packed weekend, the AJP brought its tournaments to three different countries around the world, giving athletes yet another chance to test their skills while easing travel expense!...

Dustin Poirier Says He’s “Obsessed With Jumping Guillotine Chokes”

Jumping Guillotine Chokes… Do you like to attack them? Well, if your answer is “yes” – then that throws you and Dustin Poirier into the same bucket! Former interim UFC...