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How to ward off the omoplata in BJJ, with Roger Gracie’s tip
Many years ago, when training with his uncle Renzo in New York, Roger Gracie learned a way to avert the omoplata with...
Are You Too Old To Start Jiu-Jitsu?
One of the most common questions asked in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is, “Am I too old to start training?” In fact, the ques...
Isaque Bahiense on Copa Podio title, submission of Celso Venicius
The Copa Podio Lightweight GP, held last weekend in Sao Paulo, crowned a new king of the class. Isaque Bahiense outpl...
Facing Fear
One of the unspoken realities of training BJJ is dealing with anxiety and fear in the academy. “I feel really nervous...
How BJJ helps soldiers on the battlefield
To guarantee the sovereignty of their country, soldiers get trained exhaustively, whether in battle tactics or in han...
Mackenzie Dern on challenges of training and how she overcame them
Mackenzie Dern is among today’s biggest names in BJJ, and has been serving as inspiration to many girls starting out....
Sex before a BJJ fight — yes or no? Helio Gracie gives the final word
On a pleasant afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, while he had lunch, a black-belt was sharing with a white-belt friend the ...
Pan Kids BJJ 2017: The Ultimate Highlights
The Pan Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2017 was held on Feb. 19 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. T...
More Junior Black Belts?
The black belt has always been a revered symbol in martial arts. Only the best and most committed individuals receive...
Watch Dominyka Obelenyte’s choke in the Atlanta Open
Sitting absolute world champion Dominyka Obelenyte continues to perform at the highest level in 2017. Early this mont...
Steve Austin (No, Not The Wrestler) Is Overcoming Adversity With Jiu-Jitsu
The Jiu-Jitsu Times believes in the concept that jiu-jitsu is for everyone and will profile several jiu-jitsu student...
Ronaldo Jacaré on why he gets punched so seldom
At 37, Ronaldo Jacaré is living the highest point in his MMA career. Nine of his last ten fights were won by him, and...