If you’ve been practicing BJJ for awhile, chances are, you’ve probably watched a Stuart Cooper video or two. Although he is known for his amazing videos, Stuart is also a talented BJJ competitor as well…
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Here’s How Martial Arts Got This 36-Year-Old Man Into The Best Shape Of His Life
Whether it’s an evening after work, a public holiday, or a weekend, there’s a high chance you’ll spot 36-year-old Jonathan Koh, or Triple J, as his teammates call him, on the mats at Evolve MMA…
A Letter To My Favorite Professor
Dear Professor, It’s been a long journey, longer than I had ever imagined my martial arts journey would be. I remember my first class with you; I didn’t know what to expect. I looked at…
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Here’s Why Roger Gracie Is Undoubtedly BJJ’s Greatest Of All Time
10x BJJ World Champion and ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion Roger Gracie from the Evolve Fight Team has been a BJJ competitor for 20 years. And after yesterday’s match at Gracie Pro in Rio de Janeiro,…
Here’s Why Higher Belts Should Still Attend Fundamentals Classes In BJJ
At the beginning of every BJJ journey, every student must attend a fundamentals class until his/her instructor deems him/her ready for the next level, which could take several months or so. For every white belt,…
If This DJ Can Make Time To Train While Constantly Traveling, So Can You!
Ever find yourself stuck or unable to train because you have to be overseas? Whether it’s for work or a vacation, there’s no doubt that being away from the gym can sometimes cause you to…
How To Roll With Higher Belts In BJJ
So you’ve finally been given the signal from your BJJ instructor to start sparring. It’s a scary thought, being fed to the “sharks”, the higher belts. For someone who isn’t used to sparring, especially with…
Add These Armbar Finishes To Your Arsenal
Thanks to MMA fighters like Ronda Rousey and ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee, the armbar is slowly making its way back into the cage and onto the mats. The beauty of the armbar,…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Made This 26-Year-Old Man Better At His Job
26-year-old Jonathan Lim is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He’s also made the decision to pursue nursing as a career, an uncommon choice for most young men. This choice of career however, happened by…
This Is Why You Should Still Use Old-School BJJ Moves
In its inception, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was created for self-defense. Because of this, many of the techniques that were taught focused on striking awareness and the ability to overpower or subdue a bigger, stronger opponent. There…
