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Old School, New School, And Universal BJJ: A Reader Question
Reader Question: I’d like to suggest your editorial board address the issue of “Old School/Traditional JJ” as contras...
The Rickson Gracie Cup Is About To Become Every Jiu-Jitsu Nerd’s Greatest Dream Come True
Last year, Eddie Fyvie organized a Rickson Gracie seminar that saw 320 people from around the world come together at ...
What Are You Training For?
One of the most important questions for BJJ practitioners to ask themselves is, ¨What am I training for?¨ Why is this...
Female Bartender Chokes Out Man Who Groped Her
A female bartender in Arizona fell victim to an occurrence all too familiar to...
Erin Herle Talks Depression, Spider Traps, And BJJ For Self-Defense
Last night, BJJ brown belt Erin Herle and I got up close — literally — and personal about some intense topics. Erin t...
Quit Lying to Women About How to Survive Violent Attacks
The post Quit Lying to Women About How to Survive Violent Attacks appeared first on Jiu-Jitsu Times.
Judo Throws for BJJ
For the most part, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is about fighting on the ground. But that raises a big question. Namely, how d...
How to Throw Defensive, Stiff-Arming, Bent-Over Opponents
A reader writes…
Question: Hi Stephan,
I’m looking for a way to incorporate some of judo take-downs into my BJJ game,...
Martial Arts School In Moscow Offering To Teach Students The Selfie Stick Self-Defense
Selfie sticks are no longer just about taking obnoxious photos of yourself with your friends anymore. A school in Ru...
Is Gi Training Outdated For Self-Defense?
The argument over gi or no-gi is probably the most debated subject amongst BJJ enthusiasts. Most people have a prefer...
Woman Everyday Self-Defense – When Guys Harrass You In The Club
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Entrusting Your Life To BS “Women’s Self-Defense” Techniques Could Get You Killed
In the past few years, there’s been a surge of gyms offering “women’s self-defense” courses, and from a business stan...