Whether you are getting into martial arts for self-defense or for sport, you often need to learn how to separate what is for sport and what is for self-defense. When it comes to jiu-jitsu there is a...
Category: BJJ
With the recent popularity of no-gi jiu-jitsu, many people are starting to wonder if no-gi is better for MMA. After all, MMA fighters do not fight in the gi. So is there any benefit for them to train...
There’s some confusion about the relationship between BJJ and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (GJJ). Many people, even some experts, seem to think that they’re the same or even different names for the same...
Can You Teach Yourself Jiu-Jitsu? The Truth About Self Taught BJJ
In some places in the world, it can be very difficult to find a good Brazilian jiu-jitsu school. Heck and even if you can find one it is not cheap and often people have a hard time making it work...
Is BJJ Bad For Your Joints? Keeping Your Joints Healthy In BJJ
One of the biggest issues that prevent many people from starting jiu-jitsu is the fear that BJJ is bad for your joints. This is completely understandable, after all why learn how to protect yourself...
Brazilian jiu-jitsu requires plenty of movements that can cause skin irritation, hence the need for a BJJ rash guard. Using a rashguard a couple of times per week might not seem like a lot, but it...