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William Tackett is a BJJ Black Belt & Professional No-Gi Grappler living out of Austin, Texas!
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…
If your child has begun expressing interest in wrestling, you may be wondering what the best age is for them to start. Or perhaps you would like to get your child interested in wrestling and are wondering what is the best age to start. The best age to start wrestling is as early as 4-5…
The main difference between BJJ and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is that GJJ focuses on self-defense over sport. Both BJJ and GJJ come from the same origin and art and were developed by the Gracie family. But Gracie jiu-jitsu is stricter about keeping to the original style passed down by the Gracie family more than a BJJ…
Catch wrestling and BJJ are two popular grappling arts with passionate fans. Some argue that catch wrestling helps to achieve a higher level of fitness than BJJ, while others suggest that BJJ has better techniques and is effective for any combative situation, so who’s right in this battle? Is catch wrestling better than BJJ? Catch…
Washing your judo gi is a bit different than washing most other clothing. Since you want your judo gi to last, you want to make sure you wash your gi properly. We will go into the fine details later, but first, let’s just start with the basics of washing your judo gi. Always wash your…
I am often asked by my students if they should still train when they are sick. Whether they have a common cold, the flu, or a stomach bug, I give them the same answer. You should not train BJJ when you are sick. It is a bad idea since the close contact you have with…
The fear of getting choked out in BJJ is a scary thought. Even if you plan to tap out before getting choked out, there is no guarantee you will not get choked out in BJJ. Though rare, getting accidentally choked out in BJJ can happen. This may make you wonder how dangerous BJJ chokes are….
One common objection I get when I tell people about BJJ is that they believe they are too old to get started. However, I have seen countless people start BJJ after 40, 50, and even 60 years old. Some of them still train with us and even have their black belt. Since technical skills in…
