So you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) consistently for quite some time now. You’re loving the classes and rolling with your friends, but come sparring time and you’re up against someone new, you find yourself…
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Here’s Why You Can’t Miss The Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida BJJ Seminar At Evolve MMA
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past ten years or have never stepped on a BJJ mat, then you have no excuse but to know who Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is. In January…
Here’s Why Buchecha Is One Of The Greatest BJJ Competitors In History
There are few names in the modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community that command the same magnitude of respect as Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida. Often identified solely by his moniker “Buchecha”, Marcus Almeida has built an outstandingly…
3 Attacks From X-Guard You Need To Know
While it was once the most cutting edge guard in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the X-Guard went through a temporary phase of obscurity as it was overlooked for some of the more dynamic open…
The 3 Best Positions To Set Up The Guillotine From In BJJ
Due to the ever-increasing popularity of mixed martial arts, even those who have never practiced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are becoming increasingly familiar with the art’s submission holds. As the guillotine choke is a rather simplistic…
3 Mount Escapes That You Need In Your BJJ Arsenal
Being able to escape from the mount position is perhaps one of the most important skills for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner to possess, yet it is simultaneously one of the hardest to develop. Due…
Here’s How Important Strength And Conditioning Training Is To BJJ
Strength and conditioning is an important aspect when it comes to improving your performance on the mat. While strength and endurance are not substitutes for good technique, they are very beneficial when used to complement…
Here’s Why Technique Is More Important Than Strength In BJJ
Strength has never been the focus of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Dubbed the gentle art, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on using leverage to defeat bigger, stronger opponents. The godfather of this martial art, Helio Gracie, was scrawny and…
6 Concepts Every BJJ White Belt Needs To Master
Starting anything from scratch is never easy. Having to master techniques that feel completely alien can be daunting to even the most seasoned, fittest martial artist. But being a fresh white belt has its benefits…
6 Tips That Will Help You Transition To No-Gi BJJ
One of the best things you could do to improve your overall gi game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is learning no-gi. Of course, it isn’t as simple as slipping on a rash guard or a…
