What’s going on in the world of BJJ? We’ve got you covered for all your BJJ-related news and happenings in this version of our monthly recap (March 2021). First (Legal) Heel Hooks in IBJJF History History was made on 8 March 2021 when Stanley Rosa of Bronx Martial Arts Academy – an affiliate of […]
What’s coming up in the world of BJJ? We’ve got you covered for all your BJJ-related news and upcoming events for April 2021. Check out what the BJJ world has in store for you! IBJJF – April Competitions The IBJJF is getting back into their groove in 2021, with 3 more competitions planned for […]
What’s going on in the world of BJJ? We’ve got you covered for all your BJJ-related news and happenings in this version of our monthly recap (February 2021). BJJ Stars V: Heavyweight Grand Prix (6th February, 2021) Results Yet again, BJJ Stars pulled off a phenomenal card – and we were lucky to have […]
How does sport BJJ differ from BJJ for MMA? Brazilian jiu-jitsu has rapidly become one of the most popular martial arts in the world and for many people, it’s more than just a hobby that they like to practice a couple of times a week, it’s basically a way of life. There are numerous reasons […]
Staph Infection: A BJJ Fanatic’s Worst Nightmare Skin infections have become so common in the world of grappling sports that getting a staph infection is like a rite of passage for a bjj fanatic! The goal of this article is to give you more information about staph infections so that you know how to […]
BJJ Fundamentals: Jiu Jitsu Concepts, Theories and Techniques Explained The term bjj fundamentals gets thrown around a lot, and there seems to be some confusion about the differences between the terms bjj concepts, bjj theories, and bjj techniques. A solid understanding of the fundamentals is a necessary step on the way to mastering any […]
BJJ Drills: The Key to Improving Faster at Jiu Jitsu? The topic of bjj drills has divided the grappling community for quite some time. Is it better to practice techniques on your own or with a cooperating partner over and over until the movement is perfect? Or is it better to practice the moves […]
How to Analyze your Ground Game to Improve Quicker at Jiu Jitsu In this article, we’re going to show you how to analyze your ground game so you can improve quicker at jiu jitsu. Becoming a ninja on the mats isn’t easy. The amount of physical and mental training required to be a high-level […]
Jiu Jitsu: A Growth Mindset Activity Journaling and meditation are probably some of the first things that come to mind when you think of a growth mindset activity. This made us think, can jiu jitsu be considered a growth mindset activity too? We recently wrote an article about the top 3 reasons why you should […]
Bjj flowcharts can help organize information in such a way that can make jiu jitsu much easier to learn. Unfortunately, most people don’t learn jiu jitsu in an organized, strategic way. Most grapplers learn techniques separately, meaning they pick up an arm bar here, a guillotine there. When they string these together in live rolling, […]