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First Day Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class? Here Are Five Tips For You
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while since it’s one of the most common questions I read about jiu-jitsu. ...
Queer Femme Grappling Club Wants To Destroy Conservative Government, Bring Down Patriarchy
This queer femme fight club wants to destroy Britain’s conservative government and bring down the patriarchy. The gro...
What is Combat Jiu-Jitsu?
Most BJJ practitioners are aware of the existence of the standard BJJ tournaments and organizations that do work unde...
Need Help Improving Your Mount? Roger Gracie Is Here To Help
I’ll wager that if we asked a mat full of BJJ guys and girls which position they prefer — Side control or full mount ...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu White Belt Memory Loss, Why Does It Happen?
One of the things I remember most vividly about being a white belt is that feeling of going to class, practicing a mo...
Heel Hooks Done Correctly Are Safer Than Armbars
Heel hooks have a bad reputation in the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community. Not only are they thought of as a way to avoid...
Do You Have To Compete To Be A Black Belt: Professor Tom DeBlass Answers
Ocean County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu owner Tom DeBlass has answered the question that most Brazilian jiu-jitsu practition...
Does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Save Lives? Probably Not, And Here’s Why
If you have been around a BJJ gym for longer than a week, I am positive you have heard the phrase “BJJ saves lives”. ...
Rolling In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Here’s The Type Of Attitude You Should Have
Before you cinch up your belt and fist bump to start a roll, what is the voice in your head saying? “What is best in ...
BJJ Purple Belt – Time and Requirements
Belt system in Brazilian JiuJitsu is one of the more restrictive. The BJJ belts in order are White, Blue, Purple, Bro...
Am I Too Big To Play ‘Small People Jits’?
In the scheme of things I haven’t been training long at all. I’m almost four years into my journey; however, the expe...
What Does Oss Mean in BJJ?
Chances are that one of the first things that you will hear on any BJJ training session would be the phrase OSS. This...