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Brazilian jiu-jitsu is best known for the numerous submissions practitioners use to dominate opponents on the ground. But not everyone knows each submission is only available from certain positions you…

The differences between striking martial arts and grappling are apparent and easy to see. Still, comparing styles from one domain gets more complicated. Being two of the most popular grappling…

BJJ may be the best grappling martial art and one of the better self-defense systems out there, but it still covers only half of what fighting is. The other half,…

If you are new to BJJ or considering joining the classes, you may have encountered the term “open mat.” You may wonder what BJJ open mat is and how it…

BJJ is among the fastest-growing martial arts and a popular grappling sport worldwide. But is BJJ an Olympic sport? Brazilian jiu-jitsu is not an official Olympic sport, nor is there…

Achieving a black belt rank in BJJ is the ultimate goal of every student. If you are a beginner just starting, you might wonder how long it will take to…

The word BJJ is everywhere in the combat sports world. It has even transcended that realm, with many celebrities training in and popularizing it. But do you know what the…

Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo are two of the premier grappling martial arts, sharing a common root and overlapping techniques. However, the closer you look, the more differences you will find….

If you spend more than a few hours in a BJJ school, you will probably hear the phrase “OSS” a few times. The word is also commonly used in other…

Aging is a complex biological process, and it comes with certain limitations. You may wonder, can you start training BJJ at 50 years of age? Is it safe? BJJ is…

BJJ is among the fastest-growing combat sports, and one of the key reasons behind this trend is the low injury rate. But is BJJ the safest martial art? How dangerous…

In the chaotic world of martial arts, things can get confusing quickly, and you can often hear people mixing one term with the other. And one of the most common…

Two prominent grappling martial arts, wrestling and BJJ, have huge followings of practitioners, many of whom look to improve their ground game by cross-training. The popularity and accessibility of jiu-jitsu…

There are many ways to hurt another human using your body, and they can be roughly divided into two main categories, striking and grappling. Striking is throwing punches and kicks,…

Colored belts that signify the wearer’s rank have been synonymous with martial arts since Jigoro Kano first introduced them to judo in the early 20th century. The concept is so…

Even relatively experienced BJJ competitors can get lost in the sea of weight classes under various organizations and rule sets. The IBJJF especially has different weight divisions based on gender,…

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of the most popular martial arts on the planet and a fighting system that has proven itself time and time again in mixed martial arts and…

Brazilian jiu-jitsu has many different ways to advance to the ground. Practitioners utilize throws, trips, and takedowns; the other popular way is by pulling guard. But what does pulling guard…

Although BJJ is considered one of the safest martial arts, many people think this form of grappling imposes a significant risk to your health. But is this true? Is BJJ…

BJJ and Karate are two conceptually different martial arts, with BJJ focusing on grappling and Karate on striking. But who would win between BJJ and Karate in a one-on-one unarmed…

BJJ has become the world’s premier grappling system, and chokes and joint locks are its specialties, not punches and kicks. BJJ is most well-known as a sport, but modern competitions…

All martial arts have a solid element of self-defense, at least on paper. But when confronted by reality, most fall short of their promises. Brazilian jiu-jitsu claims to be the…

This article is to answer the question: why do people wear spats for BJJ? I thought spats were just for warmth… …until I saw people wearing spats for BJJ in…

In this article you’ll find the definitive answer to the question: are grappling dummies worth it? More importantly you’ll find out: WHEN are grappling dummies useful. How to make grappling…

We analyzed 383 street fights to better understand the claim that most fights end up on the ground. Specifically, we looked at: What percent of street flights end up on…

BJJ Gi’s come in more than white and blue… there’s black, grey, green, pink, orange, and even camouflage. But does the colour of your Gi matter in BJJ?

The complete list of Jiu Jitsu principles: BJJ concepts that’ll help improve how you apply specific techniques and how you approach your time on the mat

Get the most out of your time on the mat with BJJ training goals. So what are some examples? Which ones should be the priority? Here’s 6 you might like…

This article is to help answer the question: should you roll with higher or lower belts in BJJ? Now you may not have a choice… But if you do?  The…

You want to know how do BJJ Gi sizes work? The simple answer is that BJJ gi sizes consist of a letter and a number (e.g. A3). The letter represents…

Before you think about doing Jiu Jitsu, be warned: there’s some good reasons why BJJ is the worst martial art. But… you have to see for yourself

What size BJJ gi do I need? Well it depends on which jiu jitsu gi size chart you use… and if the gi is pre-shrunk, shrink-to-fit, and much more!

How do you make a leg lock system that’s IBJJF legal for all belts in both gi and no gi? By focussing on ashi garami fundamentals and the ankle lock.

What’s included in the BJJ Back Attacks Formula? Thoughts, opinions, how it compares, pros, cons… and is it worth the money?