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…
The best soap for wrestlers and BJJ practitioners is Defense Soap and Body Wash. This is because Defense Soap was specifically designed for grapplers. It is made with specific ingredients to help prevent and get rid of ringworm and other common mat diseases. When it comes to checking all of the boxes for effective soap…
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…
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…
One of the most unpleasant things I have experienced from BJJ is ringworm. Ringworm is common in BJJ and wrestling due to the transfer of germs and fungi through skin-to-skin contact and from dirty mats. Thankfully, ringworm in BJJ is mostly avoidable if you follow some simple steps. The most basic thing you can do…
If you are new to BJJ then you might be wondering how much a BJJ gi is going to cost you. You might also be wondering how much you should spend on your first gi. After all, the cost of a BJJ gi is all over the board. So let’s answer the question: How much…
One question I get asked often in class by new students is how do you get your blue belt fast? Well, to get your blue belt fast you need to understand the requirements to get your blue belt and have a fundamental understanding of BJJ. The fastest you could become a blue belt is about…
Starting BJJ is a fun and exciting experience for most people. However, it can also be a very frustrating time as well. There are a ton of frustrations you will experience as a BJJ white belt. After all, every technique seems super complicated and there seems to be an endless amount of information. On top…