For many BJJ students, receiving their blue belt is both a gift and a curse. Some students see the blue belt as a stepping stone to the next belt and some feel that being awarded…
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6 Mistakes BJJ Beginners Don’t Realize They Are Making
Regardless of belt level, all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) students have areas upon which they can improve. In fact, this is one of the things that makes BJJ so fun—there is always something new to learn!…
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Here’s Why Canelo Alvarez vs GGG 2 Wasn’t The Robbery You Thought It Was (Videos)
Gennady Golovkin is upset, and he has every right to be. He just lost the very first professional bout of his career, had his previously unblemished record stained, and surrendered the WBA, WBC and lineal…
What Is The De La Riva Guard?
The De La Riva Guard is a form of open guard with origins in judo that was popularized by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) legend Ricardo De La Riva. The De La Riva guard involves the bottom…
5 Reasons Why Training Under Nong-O Gaiyanghadao Will Take Your Game To The Next Level
Widely-considered as one of the greatest to ever compete in the sport of Muay Thai, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao from the Evolve Fight Team is one of the most decorated fighters in history….
The 5 Golden Rules Of Self-Defense
Learning martial arts comes with many benefits. It teaches you all sorts of cool techniques, it improves your fitness levels, and it helps you to learn important attributes like self-discipline and perseverance. One of the…
Here’s Why Muay Thai Will Finally Get You Exercising
Are you trying to find an exercise routine that will motivate you to hit the gym every day? If you aren’t used to working out, finding the motivation to put on your running shoes and…
Here’s How Martial Arts Teaches Kids To Never Quit
Success cannot exist without failure. Humans experience failure many times throughout their lives. It’s a part of nature. But failure often denotes a sense of defeat, even if this is not truly the case. In…
BJJ 101: Rear Mount
Today’s lesson of BJJ 101 will cover everything you need to know about back control (rear mount) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The rear mount position is a personal favorite of many high-level practitioners. Moreover, it’s considered…
3 Different Types Of Speed In BJJ (And How You Can Improve Them)
In some sports, natural quickness and agility can be enough to separate the best from the rest. Not in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Look past the conventional understanding of speed to realize that there is, in…
