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Open Weight: 132lbs vs 264lbs
King of the Beach nogi grappling final open class Muujig Altantugs (60 kg) and Jessie Gibbs (120 kg)
The post Open We...
Why ANYONE should do BJJ; top 10
The sun is shining. The sky is blue. I’m sitting on the mats whipping up this article as I think about the people I’v...
Why the Sport of Grappling Needs to Matter to the BJJ Community
The USA Wrestling sport called Grappling is essentially what will become Olympic Jiu-Jitsu if we ever manage to come ...
Jiu-Jitsu Summer, Sweat, Supplies!
It’s summer!! At least in my eyes! It’s time to break out the bikinis, beachwear, and train BJJ in the early morning ...
BJJ Break it Down: Wristlock from Side Control
We all see the memes- “didn’t know we were playing by prison rules!” In regards to wrist locks… Get a good laugh but ...
When is it Okay to Lose?
Losing sucks. No one likes losing. We don’t train and prepare to compete so that we can lose. We want to get our hand...
Break it down: Knee Bar w/ Dean Lister
Keeping true to form here’s another great technique for Nogi (may mayhem)! Now I realize they’re in the gi for this v...
What We Wish Adults Knew: The Kids POV
So I’ve been thinking, and watching kids as they perform various activities such as marching band, track and field, b...
What it’s like Competing in “Olympic” Jiu-Jitsu
Over the weekend, I had the chance to compete for a spot on Team USA Grappling (United World Wrestlings BJJ rule set...
Break it Down: Eddie “Wolverine” Cummings on Finishing the Heel Hook
Staying true to form, it’s Nogi month for Break it Down! Last month we covered a variety Opportunities to hit the tri...
Break it Down: Electric Chair with Eddie Bravo
This month I’m focusing on some no-gi techniques. I happen to enjoy Rubber Guard and have been able to implement the ...
JiuJitsu: Beyond bullying and self-defense
I’d like to stop and take a moment to reflect on Brazilian jiu-jitsu; the benefits of regular physical activity, and ...