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Category Archive: Articles

White Belt. Do You Want To Tap a BJJ Black Belt? Here is What You Need To Do

Unpredictability creates an endless possibility of options in combat sports. By taking advantage of not just explosive strength but rather unpredictability, a far better-skilled opponent can be...

Gordon Ryan, John Danaher and the DDS Big Plans in Puerto Rico

It goes without saying that one of the hottest topics in the BJJ community recently has been the change of location that the top BJJ team from New York city has decided on. Of course we talking about...

The 4 Most Intense Boxing Staredowns You Have To See (VIDEOS)

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...

British PM Hails New Vaccine as ‘Biological Jiu-Jitsu’

The UK prime minister Boris Johnson press conference has just come to an end. The PM welcomed the new Pfizer/Biotech vaccine, saying rollout will begin next week. About 800,000 older people, care...

Josh Barnett Setting Up The Catch Wrestling Double Wrist Lock aka Kimura Variation

The double wrist lock is a variation of the kimura in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and catch wrestling has made this hold a bread-and-butter part of their style. By focusing on its use for years, Josh...

Counter the Half Guard with the Perfect Rolling Kneebar by Victor Hugo

A kneebar (also known as legbar, kneelock or hiza-juji-gatame) is a leglock that can hyperextend the knee. The basic kneebar technique is similar to that of an armbar. The practitioner will trap the...

How To Make Yourself a Mask For Jiu-Jitsu

The current Pandemic situation in the world is a very serious one; people are getting sick, oftentimes critically, and countries are attempting to fight the disease by going through extreme lockdown...

Flying Triangle & Passing Out – GoPro FIRST PERSON VIEW!

You’ve probably seen the video in which a grappler, trying to do the Flying Armbar, falls down and seriously injures his neck… A horrific incident, one which everyone is extremely sad about and...

Do Your Fingers Hurt From Too Much Gripping In BJJ? This Will Help

Your fingers hurt, don’t they? Finger pain is one of the most common woes of Jiujiteiros worldwide; the aching knuckles and the inability to extend the joints fully, something which can pose...

Don’t Be “That Guy”: How To NOT Be A BJJ D*ck

There are certain behaviors and attitudes that will get you in trouble with your Jiu-Jitsu training partners. Some examples: 1.Celebrating after you tap someone in training I find both it both...

These Are The Most Dangerous IBJJF Legal Techniques

These are the most dangerous IBJJF legal techniques in Jiu-Jitsu. There are many more IBJJF illegal techniques which also are a big cause of injuries: Heel hooks, Scissor takedown, Sumi Gaeshi...

Don’t be a D*bag When Rolling With Women in BJJ

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is such a wonderful martial art! And not just because of the health and self-esteem benefits it has; but also because of its lifestyle benefits. One of those lifestyle aspects is...

When Rolling With Someone That You Don’t Know….

Guest post by Belgian BJJ black belt Wim Deputter, head instructor at Brasa Team Belgium.  https://www.instagram.com/wimdeputterbjj/ Whenever I roll on training with someone I don’t...

6 Tips For Developing A Mindset Like Rickson Gracie

Rickson Gracie’s name is synonymous with excellence in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is no wonder, as he is truly a living legend; but not just because of his BJJ skills! It’s his mindset...

Teenage Champ Kade Ruotolo Taps BJJ Black Belt with Rare Choke to Win Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Title

Buggy choke has turned quite a few eyebrows since videos of it first surfaced a few years ago. Now the Buggy choke was on display in the finals of last weekend’s 2020 Combat Jiujitsu World...

6x ADCC Champion Andre Galvao Announces Return To MMA

6x World champion in Jiu-Jitsu and 6x ADCC, Andre Galvao has enjoyed past success in MMA . The São Paulo native has fought in large organizations such as Strikeforce and Dream, where he accumulated...

Cop Brilliantly Uses Jiu-Jitsu To De-Escalate a Street Altercation & Ends it with a Hug

For once, here is an article about a police officer that used Jiu-Jitsu without any controversy. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has long demonstrated it’s effectiveness when it comes to law enforcement...

Black Friday Sales: Using Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense To Get the Advantage Over All Shoppers

Black Friday is known as the Friday which follows Thanksgiving Day in the US. Black Friday is the 4th Friday of November. In America, Black Friday actually marks the beginning of America’s...

Triangles & Full Mount: ‘Black Friday’ Makes Jiu Jitsu Knowledge Essential In Confrontations

Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the USA. It is the 4th Thursday of November. Since 1952, in America, Black Friday marks the beginning of America’s Christmas shopping...

Choosing a light therapy box for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Light therapy has been known to have numerous benefits for those who suffer from SAD. Let’s take a look at the best light boxes for this particular issue.    This is a specific type of...

Solar Tiles: Advantages and Disadvantages

In addition to being environmentally friendly and energy efficient, these tiles can also give your roof a very stylish look. What are Solar Tiles?   There are a lot of advantages when it comes...

Strongman Athlete & BJJ Competitor on How He Trains STRENGTH for BJJ

When it comes to strength and conditioning, many Grapplers especially BJJ practitioners still train like amateurs. Many fighters are weak and don’t want to make commitment to strength training. We...

Catch Them Off Guard with the Imanari Roll From the Top Position

The infamous “Imanari Roll” is a rolling attack that starts from standing and transitions into a leglock. It can also be used as a takedown if you do not attack the leg lock and instead come on...

Armbar from The Standing Cross Sleeve Grip

The Cross sleeve grip in Judo and BJJ standing up is a very dominant grip which opens you up for many throws and trip: Kouchi, Ouchi, Uchi Mata, Fireman carry. BJJ legend Roger Gracie is notably...