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Purple Belt — Not Blue Belt — Is The Hardest Rank In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Many grapplers talk about blue belt being the toughest rank in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Blue belt is supposedly the rank ...
Here Are Some Tips For First Time Competitors In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of the fastest ways to increase your technique in the art. Constantly testing...
The secrets to passing guard: Renzo Gracie Online Academy
This week, Renzo Gracie Online Academy (RGOA) unveils many tricks to bring out your potential as a guard passer. Renz...
Does Your BJJ School Divide Classes Based On Experience Level?
Different BJJ schools approach class formats differently. Some schools will offer Beginner or Fundamentals classes se...
The Quicker You Mess Up, The Quicker You Succeed In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The learning curve in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and any other endeavour for that matter, is quicker if you make your mista...
Craig Jones Demolishes Jake Shields With Quick Heel Hook To Become First Polaris Middleweight Champ
It’s official! Up-and-comer Craig Jones is not longer an up-and-comer — he is a force to be reckoned with! Jones took...
Actor And Host Mario Lopez Is Now A Blue Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Actor and host Mario Lopez is now a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Lopez announced on Instagram that he received t...
Yes, You Need Position Before Submission
Teaching a BJJ class in another city that did not have frequent access to a black belt instructor, I noticed a few pa...
How Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Tapout My Demons and Regain My Confidence.
by Matt Von Tirpitz The internet is full of people writing about how jiu-jitsu gave them confidence. Usually they are...
Five Different Strategies For Hitting The Same Submission In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Did it ever occur to you that the very same submission technique can be executed using very different — if not opposi...
Should You Compete In Mixed Martial Arts If You Only Know Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
For most Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners, mixed martial arts is an attractive prospect. While sport BJJ is growing ...
The study of the mount goes on at Renzo Gracie Online Academy
This week, Renzo Gracie Online Academy (RGOA) goes on in search of the perfect mount. Renzo Gracie and Paulo Guillobe...