Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art renowned for its emphasis on grappling and ground fighting. If you’re considering competing in BJJ, it’s important to know what weight division you
In the early 20th century, the Gracie Brothers Carlos, Oswaldo, Gastão Jr., George, and Hélio took the principles of judo and adapted them into a discipline that didn’t rely solely
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the kimura (also known as the double wristlock) is a submission technique that involves controlling an opponent’s arm by gripping the wrist and securing it behind
The triangle choke is one of the signature submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), largely thanks to its versatility. Originating as a judo technique, it’s a figure-four chokehold that involves using
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), as with many martial arts styles, practitioners wear colored belts to mark their rank and experience level. The belt colors, in ascending order of rank, are
What is it about martial arts that intrigues so many people around the world? How many things can you think of that humans have practiced for 5,000 years (or more)?
Today we’re going to have a showdown between two martial arts giants: Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). One is an ancient military art form, and the other was only
Martial arts have been practiced around the world for many thousands of years, and they are always evolving. Compared to ancient disciplines, Sambo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are relative newcomers
If you’ve ever been to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) gym, you’ve probably noticed people wriggling around on the ground during warmups. It may look silly and awkward to the uninitiated,
BJJ is a grappling martial art that concentrates on the ground game with the ultimate goal of getting your opponent to submit via a joint lock or choke. BJJ originated
As far as we know, martial arts and combat sports predate written history. Cultures from around the world have developed their own, many of which are still practiced today. There
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a fairly modern martial art that demands physical and mental discipline, perseverance, and a strategic mind. Don’t expect to roll with a sparring partner or opponent
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