Jiu Jitsu Blog

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

You already know that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a contact combat sport. Given that fact, injuries in BJJ are an inevitability. But what injuries are...

Perhaps you noticed the slightly reddened eyes or hint of weed smoke on your training partner’s BJJ Gi. Maybe it’s the dispensary sponsorship of your...