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….
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…
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 Some grappling styles are great for self-defense while others are focused more on sport or have become outdated.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…
As if ADCC Worlds 2024 couldn’t get more exciting, head organizer, Mo Jassim has just released a NEW female absolute bracket that will appear at this year’s competition. If you aren’t familiar with what an absolute bracket is, it’s an open division where grapplers from any weight class can enter and compete against each other. …
$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…
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…
BJJ is marketed as a martial art where a smaller grappler can beat a much larger opponent who is less skilled. Though there is some truth to this statement, size and strength matter in BJJ. Strength training should be a crucial aspect to anyone serious about BJJ. This does not mean you have to live…
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…
If you are considering wrestling or BJJ then you might be concerned with getting cauliflower ear. Though some wear it with a badge of honor it is not everyone’s cup of tea. Not only that but cauliflower ear from grappling can come with some unwanted side effects. Thankfully, you can usually prevent cauliflower ear by…