There was no spotlight speech. No drawn-out farewell. Just a man who had given everything to his craft, stepping off the mat for the last time and leaving his black belt behind in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu….
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There was no spotlight speech. No drawn-out farewell. Just a man who had given everything to his craft, stepping off the mat for the last time and leaving his black belt behind in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu….
Ask most practitioners at any Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym, and you’ll hear the usual: triangle, armbar, rear naked choke. Proven over time, because effectiveness never goes out of style. But here’s the thing: most experienced grapplers…
Grappling in the United States has grown from something niche into one of the strongest and most creative scenes in the world. What started with the early spread of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a strong wrestling…
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Along with its rich cultural heritage, Brazil is one of the most respected countries in grappling and is widely regarded as a powerhouse. Creating its own identity, Brazil’s distinctive approach to fighting has shaped what…
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling, solo grappling drills help to keep your skills razor-sharp even on days you don’t have anyone to roll around on the ground with. These exercises allow you to get…
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) alternates all-out efforts with brief rest or low-intensity periods. Unlike steady-state cardio, HIIT exercises, martial arts such as Muay Thai, and some aspects of BJJ, pushes you into anaerobic zones. Think…
Feeling a little anxious heading into your first sparring session in martial arts is perfectly normal. You’ve never had the chance to test your skills against resisting opponents, and you’re unsure about how well you’ll…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is known for its highly technical ground game, but the truth is every match begins standing. Whether it’s a competition setting, a self-defense scenario, or an MMA fight, learning how to bring your…
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, facing an unorthodox position like the inverted guard can be overwhelming, especially for newer practitioners or those more familiar with traditional passing sequences. The inverted guard flips the script, quite literally, and…