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William Tackett

William Tackett is a BJJ Black Belt & Professional No-Gi Grappler living out of Austin, Texas!

A Black Belts Guide To The Best BJJ Instructionals In 2024

Are you seeking extra ways to improve your jiu-jitsu game? Many people are turning to BJJ instructionals to help improve their game, fast-track belt promotions, or give them an edge over their competition. For those who don’t know me, my name is William Tackett. I am a BJJ black belt and professional no-gi grappler. I want to share…

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Andrew Tackett Brings Home Win Over Tommy Langaker | Full WNO 23 Results

After having to withdraw on WNO 20 due to an injury, my brother, Andrew Tackett brings home the submission win over Tommy Langaker at WNO 23. With Andrew coming off winning the ADCC west coast trials and Tommy winning the 2nd ADCC European trials, we knew this match was going to be nothing short of…

Competition for ADCC? Craig Jones Announces $1 Million Prize Tournament

$1 million prize? Yes, you read that right folks. Craig Jones, one of the biggest names in no-gi jiu jitsu, took to social media earlier this week to announce his latest idea on hosting his own jiu jitsu tournament with a spectacular grand prize. As Craig put it; “It’s really just a funny idea that…

Should I compete in BJJ? | Tips and Secrets to Success

When it comes to answering the question of whether or not to compete in jiujitsu, it ultimately comes down to trusting your gut & advice from your coach and trusted sources. Coming off a recent, solid performance & winning my second ADCC west coast trials win, I have received many questions about competing and its…

How Tight Should BJJ Rash Guards Fit?

BJJ rash guards are tight-fitting compression shirts worn in BJJ and even more commonly in no-gi jiu-jitsu. Though they are designed to be tight fitting you might be wondering just how tight BJJ rash guards should fit, and why is it important? A BJJ rash guard should fit tightly against your torso, letting you stretch…

How To Wash A BJJ Gi | Step By Step Guide To Cleaning Your Gi

One of the first things you need to learn when starting Jiu Jitsu is how to properly wash your BJJ gi. After all, you don’t want to wash a BJJ gi the same way you would wash most of your other clothes. As you have probably heard, BJJ gis wear out quickly and even shrink…

BJJ Gear Check List | What Gear Do You Need For BJJ?

Before starting your first BJJ class, you probably wonder what kind of gear you will need. Though some gear is essential for BJJ, others might also come in handy. There are a few BJJ gear staples that I tell my students they must wear to class. Essential gear you must have for BJJ would include…

About Joshua Beurskens

About Joshua Beurskens Hi my name is Joshua Beurskens and I am a BJJ purple belt under Rodrigo Cobral at Fight Factory in Austin, Texas. At Fight Factory ( formally known as Brazilian Fight Factory ) I am lucky to get to grapple with and learn from some of the best competitors and teachers in…

William Tackett on winning ADCC West Coast Trials | Weekend Recap

The ADCC Trials has quickly become one of the toughest jiujitsu tournaments in the world. Winning the ADCC trials, ensures your spot in the ADCC World Championships, which is basically the jiujitsu Olympics. Since the ADCC Worlds only happens every other year, and only has 16 spots per division, winning the trials is in the…