Whether you are brand new to BJJ or have only practiced traditional BJJ in the gi you might wonder about 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu is a style of jiu-jitsu that focuses only on no-gi BJJ. Since they do not have Gi’s you might be wondering if there is still a belt system at…
A purple belt is the first advanced belt in BJJ. So naturally, people want to get to purple belt as fast as possible. But how long does it usually take to get a purple belt in BJJ? And what can you do to become a purple belt faster? On average it takes 4-6 years to…
Judo is a martial art that is often seen as reserved for the young and vibrant. This thought alone has stopped many people from making it to the gym, thinking they are too old for judo. If you’re having similar thoughts, it’s time to get an answer to the question that has been on your…
The art of Judo and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu (often referred to as JuJutsu) dates back many years in their origin, yet today, they remain and are more popular than ever. Most people acquainted with martial arts, particularly grappling, are familiar with the names of these disciplines. But are Judo and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu the same? Judo is not the same…
BJJ and wrestling are both great grappling martial arts. However, if you are interested in MMA or self-defense you might wonder which style is better. The truth is that you need both BJJ and wrestling for MMA. This is because ( excluding catch wrestling ) wrestling does not have submissions. But most would agree that…
BJJ and Judo are both great martial arts. However, if you are interested in learning a martial art for MMA or self-defense then you might be wondering which art is better. BJJ and judo have many similarities as well as many differences. Seeing as how BJJ originally came from judo it is going to have…
Grappling and wrestling are both terms you are probably familiar with. However, unless you are an experienced wrestler or grappler you might not know the difference between the two. So then what is the difference between wrestling and grappling? The difference between wrestling and grappling is that grappling is an umbrella term for many martial…
In the US we practice folkstyle wrestling or scholastic wrestling in middle and high school. Before you or your child begin it is important to know the rules in high school wrestling. Though the rules of high school wrestling are simple they do take time to learn. The rules of high school wrestling state that proper attire must…
If you are new to BJJ it can be quite difficult to understand all of the rules when competing. This is true whether you are new to martial arts or have a background in another grappling style such as judo. One of the areas of confusion is the rules on takedowns and throws. This begs…
For those who may be new to the world of martial arts, you may be wondering about the risks that come with participating in certain sports. While the most common injuries that occur in these kinds of sports aren’t too severe, it’s important to note the risks. But are sports like Judo dangerous? It’s important…