The fitness levels of BJJ fighters, and other similar sports, are enviable. I mean, these guys have to endure rounds of intense fighting in the ring. And fighting not only challenges them physically, but it also takes a lot of mental preparation and alertness. Sometimes strategies and tactics beat brute force. Other times, brute force … Read more
The Best Gis For Short, Stocky, Or Muscular BJJ Athletes Finding a gi that fits seems like it should be easy based on the measurements listed on many BJJ and MMA retailer websites, but short and stocky jiu-jitsu athletes know that this is often easier said than done. Jiu-jitsu athletes that are wider or more … Read more
The first month of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for beginners is a tough pill to swallow. A steep learning-curve both physically and mentally keep the number of dedicated practitioners relatively small, but getting over those first few hurdles can change your life in an infinite number of ways. The best part is, you won’t always be the … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the jiu-jitsu world to a halt as most events are cancelled and gyms across the world are closed. While most people understand that refraining from training for a while can help slow the spread of COVID-19, there’s no shame in wanting to keep training, and thankfully, our community has responded … Read more
As women’s jiu-jitsu grows, so does the talent pool in the sport’s highest levels of competition. The women of BJJ are still working hard to get the exposure and opportunities that they deserve in the sport, and thankfully, more and more people are starting to pay attention. If you’re looking to expand your jiu-jitsu game … Read more
For people who love to live an active lifestyle, being confined indoors isn’t ideal to say the least. Depending on your living situation, there may not be a lot of room to do your normal workout routine or keep up with the requirements of BJJ training. It’s hard enough that most people’s routines have been … Read more
The COVID-19 Pandemic is causing disruption to the day to day lives of people all over the globe. There are plenty of us in the BJJ community who can’t train or compete with the current isolation measures, and no one really knows when things will return to normal. This is a very scary thought for … Read more
Recent events have made humanity far more aware of our filth and poor hygiene, and no community could use a refresher course on hygiene more than the grappling community… I kid, but one can never be too cautious! Here are 5 ways that you can improve your Gi clothing hygiene and your gym’s hygiene immediately … Read more
Judo was initially created as a mental, moral and physical pedagogy in Japan and was categorized as a modern martial art. However, it has evolved over the years into an Olympic and combat sport. The main aim of Judo is to throw, takedown, subdue or immobilize an opponent to the ground forcing them to submit with a choke or joint lock. Weapons, strikes, and thrust by feet and hands are also allowed in Judo but only when pre-arranged and are prohibited in competitions and when practicing.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu commonly known as BJJ is a martial art focused on ground fighting and grappling with intentions of controlling one’s opponent using techniques that subdue him or her into submission. It is a gentle art as even the weakest of people can win by using submissions (locks, chokes) and leverage to defend themselves against a stronger opponent.
