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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a mainstay of MMA tournaments on the American continent. This is in large part due to the ‘outreach’ efforts of a section of the Gracie family. You may know the Gracie brothers…
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC), and Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) are three of the biggest organizations that host multiple BJJ and grappling events every year. Each has its own…
In 1993, Royce Gracie put mixed martial arts on the map by winning the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship. In doing so, Gracie exhibited the art of submissions with the beauty and poise of a renaissance…
Breathing exercises are an excellent partner to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. BJJ is a unique martial art as it not only is an excellent form of self-defense, its flowy nature can be seen as therapeutic for many…
One of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most dominant positions is the mount. The mount is a crushing pin that gives the attacker a tremendous advantage in both sport and self-defense situations, using body position, weight, and gravity…
The mount position is one of the most dominant controlling positions in BJJ. It is one of the fundamental positions in Jiu-Jitsu and is arguably one of the most valuable lessons a student will learn…
The full guard (closed guard) is the first guard a student learns in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is a fundamental guard that teaches the basics of distance management, posture-breaking, and control. It is also a highly…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques are practical for self-defense in real-world situations. They are equally useful in mixed martial arts (MMA). In both scenarios, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu makes it possible to mount a defense from a position of…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular martial arts in the world, and the growth of mixed martial arts has a lot to do with it. A derivative of Judo, the art was…
In its own way, the story of Vale Tudo is the story of modern competitive mixed martial arts. It is a story of innovation, grit, persistence, and a loyal fan base. There’s also a healthy…
