Luta Livre and BJJ have a rivalry that goes way back. After all, these two Brazilian grappling arts started to develop around the same time. So obviously one of them had to arise as the superior grappling art of Brazil. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which we will refer to as BJJ, began when a Scottish family named Gracie…
Getting started in judo is pretty simple. However, before you get started there is some basic gear that you will need. So then what kind of gear to you need before starting your first judo class? The kind of gear you need for Judo includes a special uniform referred to as a judogi. This includes…
Jiu-Jitsu involves a lot of skin-to-skin and skin-to-mat contact. As a result, chafing, abrasions, mat burns, and skin infections are commonplace in this combat sport. Many BJJ players choose to protect themselves by investing in rash guards, which reduce friction, provide compression, and wick away sweat for better performance. Though some BJJ players choose to…
When it comes to belt rankings in various martial arts they are not all considered equal For example, it takes just as long to get a purple belt in BJJ as it does to get a black belt in many other martial arts. This might make you wonder how good a BJJ purple belt is….
The most apparent benefit to high school sports is physical activity, but there are other perks too—high school sports make dropping out of school less likely, and participants are more likely to go to college. That’s all great, but it’s no exaggeration to say that school sports take a lot of effort and hard work….
If you want to take up a grappling martial art but want to know which ones are best for self-defense then you are in the right place. Some grappling styles are great for self-defense while others are focused more on sport or have become outdated. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, Catch wrestling, BJJ, judo, and wrestling are…
If you are new to judo or curious about getting started you probably have a ton of questions. Though I’m sure we won’t answer every question you have on judo here is our list of frequently asked questions. Who Founded Judo? Judo was created in 1882 by a man named Kano Jigoro, who started out…
MMA has been one of the fastest-growing sports in the world ever since the early days of the UFC. Since then, MMA has changed quite a bit. The only thing that remains the same is how important grappling is to the sport. But if you are new to MMA you might be wondering what exactly…
There are strikes in judo ( also known as Atemi-waza ), but only in kata teachings, and they are not allowed in high school matches, Olympic competitions, or randori. Since Judo is a grappling sport, most movements are performed within close range. Judo emphasizes throws and submissions, rather than striking. Read on to learn why strikes are…
When it comes to the sport of wrestling people often have a ton of questions. After all, wrestling is a unique sport that has some practices that other sports don’t have. Some of them might even seem a little strange at first until you understand the reasons behind them. So with that in mind let’s…