Jiu Jitsu Blog
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu vs Gracie Jiu Jitsu: What’s the Difference?
With the explosive growth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu around the world and especially the United States, virtually every major city and even small towns have...
How Much Money Do BJJ Athletes Make?
Elite professional BJJ athletes are among the best martial artists in the world, certainly in their sport. But when it comes to the financial side...
Training BJJ As A New Parent
Everyone starts BJJ at a different point in their life. Whether you are a long time practitioner or just getting started in BJJ, if you...
The Importance of The Flow Roll
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a combat sport that will involve high-intensity training between you and your partner throughout the course of your BJJ journey. Although...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Kimura Attacks
The Kimura is a classic BJJ submission that has been in the game decades ever since Masahiko Kimura broke Helio Gracie’s shoulder with the technique...
How To Get Your Friends Into BJJ
If you’re new to Jiu Jitsu but already smitten with the art, there is a good chance you’ve already encouraged your close, non-BJJ training friends...
Is BJJ a Cult?
Let me paint a quick picture for you… You walk into a BJJ gym and see a group of people dressed in special outfits. You...
Should you compete in BJJ?
Although most of us BJJ folks do not start training to be champion competitors, competition is still a big part of overall Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...
The Best BJJ Curriculum: does it exist?
If you train at the average BJJ gym, you show up, the instructor shows a move or series of moves, you drill them, maybe positional...
Getting tapped out by lower belts in BJJ
If you’ve made it past white belt in BJJ, you may be concerned about getting tapped out by lower ranks. Those unacquainted with BJJ might...
How to Set SMART Goals For BJJ
Effective goal setting is a must when it comes to improving at anything. Nevertheless, setting goals in BJJ can be challenging or downright demoralizing if...
Does BJJ Actually Teach Respect?
If you ask an average person about the benefits of Jiu Jitsu or martial arts in general, you’ll probably hear the notion of ‘learning respect’...