One of the major differences between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and no-gi grappling is the ability to grip the fabric of an opponent’s gi. Grips change the game so much, in fact, that grapplers unfamiliar with…
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5 BJJ Submission Chains Worth Learning
Submitting an opponent is the main goal of every BJJ practitioner because it signifies that the opponent is incapacitated and the match is over. However, since BJJ is like a game of chess, where counter…
How To Defend Yourself Against A Bigger Attacker On The Street
It is never a good time to be involved in a street fight. It is even worse when you are in an altercation with a much bigger attacker. On the street, there is no such…
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Here’s How To Defeat New-School BJJ
The world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is changing. Since it first gained worldwide popularity following Royce Gracie’s domination at UFC 1, the art of BJJ has experienced a number of innovations. And while its fundamentals…
How To Combat A Tall Fighter In BJJ
Whether you are small or tall, you are going to want to know the ways to combat a tall/lanky fighter when competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). As with most sports, some natural advantages and disadvantages…
Evolve MMA Ranked As #1 In The Region At The Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2018!
The absolute best young grapplers came out to compete at the recently concluded Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2018. Held at the Mubadala Arena at Zayed Sports City, United Arab Emirates on the 22-23…
BJJ 101: The Guillotine Choke
The guillotine choke is a submission that can be traced back to the earliest days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). And although it is typically one of the first chokes that students are taught, it is…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Best Workout You’ve Yet To Try
The world is filled with feel-good stories about how people have transformed their bodies – and their lives – by starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). To anyone who has ever practiced BJJ before, this is unsurprising….
5 Grappling Superstars Who Transitioned To MMA
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is an amalgamation of various martial arts developed all over the world. The concept is to take techniques that work well in multiple disciplines and combine them into one cohesive system…
How To Work On Your Gi And No-Gi BJJ Skills At The Same Time
Training both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is the fastest way to improve your overall ability as a martial artist. Yes, there are sometimes extreme differences between these two, but you can boost your…
