Understanding which BJJ instructionals are best for white belts and beginners is important. If you are just getting started in jiu-jitsu then you want to put all of your focus on the fundamentals. There is no need to learn how to run before you walk. If you are a beginner then you need to be…
If you have never purchased a BJJ instructional online it can be hard to determine whether or not they are worth your time or money. After all, some of these BJJ instructionals cost hundreds of dollars. That’s equal to the cost of a few months of training at some academies. So are BJJ instructionals worth…
Before starting BJJ you likely have a ton of questions. Or heck even after years of training you will still have a ton of questions. So with that in mind, I wanted to put together a guide to some of the most commonly asked questions about BJJ. What Is the Average Price of BJJ Classes?…
When It comes to strength training for BJJ there is a lot of debate. Understanding how to program a BJJ lifting regime is not the same as going to the gym for general bodybuilding. When you have to balance your time and energy for both sports you need to have the right approach. If your…
One of the biggest issues that prevent many people from starting jiu-jitsu is the fear that BJJ is bad for your joints. This is completely understandable, after all why learn how to protect yourself if you are just going to mess up your joints in the process? Is BJJ actually bad for your joints? BJJ…
If you are looking to get started in martial arts then you have probably considered BJJ. After all, jiu-jitsu is the fastest growing martial art in the United States and perhaps even the world. That said, you might wonder how practical BJJ is for self-defense or even MMA. BJJ works in real life and…
From an outside perspective, jiu-jitsu can seem very intimidating to the average female. Walking into a gym to see men wrestling with each other, sweat everywhere, and being up close and personal with another isn’t exactly appealing. However, Jiujitsu is great for women in many ways. Having been a female jiu-jitsu practitioner for 10+ years,…
ADCC West Coast trials winners, William & Andrew Tackett have announced that they have withdrawn from ADCC 2024 to join Craig Jones Invitational & chase the $2 million-dollar total prize. Remember William Tackett’s article at the beginning of this month, where he hinted at the possibility of competing on Craig Jones event? Well that now…
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…
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…