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In BJJ, a practitioner’s belt rank is an indicator of their current skill level. Grapplers get their well-deserved promotion after spending a significant time grappling on the mats. Although standards may vary from one instructor…
Learning your passing style in BJJ can take years and years of experimentation. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art with literally hundreds of techniques for every major position. Building a cohesive game takes a lot…
Passing the guard is one of the key skills one should learn when training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Being able to get around an opponent’s guard is an essential aspect of grappling, as the guard (using…
The art of guard passing is one of the most important aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. To define, guard passing is where you pass the opponent’s defense (guard) using technique, movement, and leverage. The central theme…
There are many ways to submit an opponent in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Depending on your position relative to your opponent’s, the most common attacks you can do involve attacking the arms, legs, and neck. We typically…
Warm-ups are important no matter your skill level in Jiu-Jitsu. Not only does it prepare you physically, but it also prepares you mentally to make sure that your body is in the right state for…
One feature of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that it is a martial art that emphasizes the guard. The guard is used as a defense to neutralize an opponent’s attempt to get a dominant position that can…
Many martial arts enthusiasts compare a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match to a chess game. In chess, there are different moves and options you can select from. You can focus on a sequence of moves; you may…
Technique is important in BJJ; so is strength. Strength and conditioning are essential to prevent injuries and to keep your body in prime shape for grappling. In a match where both grapplers are equally skilled,…
Long before mixed martial arts became a thing, Brazilians had Vale Tudo. These are no-holds-barred fighting contests that were popular in Brazil during the 20th century. It allowed martial artists from different backgrounds to compete…
