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…
$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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Perhaps you are considering going to your first no-gi BJJ class and you are not sure what to wear. Maybe you even have some shorts and a shirt that might be acceptable to wear but you are not sure. If so don’t worry we will discuss everything I suggest my students wear to no-gi class….
Rashguards are popular among the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community. This protective clothing protects the skin from bacteria and fungi during grappling sessions, and the smooth fabric reduces friction, preventing scrapes and mat burns. People who are new to BJJ should understand the importance of rashguards, both short- and long-sleeved, and choose one that’s suitable for…
There has been a long debate about which grappling art is the best for MMA. The typical argument is that BJJ has better submissions and that wrestling is better for takedowns and control. Many people simply assume that wrestlers are taught submissions but this is not always the case. There are many styles of wrestling…