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…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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!…
4 Unexpected Lessons You’ll Learn In A BJJ Gym
When people make the decision to take up martial arts, it is because they seek change in their lives. They seek improvement. Perhaps they want to lose weight and fit into their old clothes, or…
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…
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Here’s What You Need To Know About The Berimbolo
The Berimbolo is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) technique that involves inverting one’s body to obtain a dominant position over an opponent. Although the origin of the technique is uncertain (some attribute it to Marcel Ferreira,…
Here’s How BJJ Strengthens Both Your Body And Mind
Martial arts is both physical and mental. In fact, there is almost an equal importance between the two when training to become a martial artist. The way the body moves fluidly to execute techniques, it…
BJJ 101: Half Guard
Today’s BJJ 101 lesson will cover what is arguably the most fascinating of all guards: Half Guard. Half Guard wasn’t always a prominent guard or position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In fact, many old-school practitioners still…
BJJ 101: Side Control
Side control is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It’s also one of the worst positions to be in when you’re on the bottom. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, side control can often…
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…
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The Miyao Brothers Are Setting Trends In BJJ Again, Here’s What You Need To Know
The Miyao brothers have an outstanding record of evolving, revitalizing, and even defining particular techniques, tactics, and strategies in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition – and they’re still doing it in 2018. In an environment in which…
