Back in UFC 1, Royce Gracie shocked the world with 3 submission finishes to win the 8-man MMA tournament and put Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on the map. Since then, BJJ has exploded in popularity and has proven to be one of the most effective martial arts.
Some of my most popular Jiu Jitsu posts are:
- How to Become More Flexible for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- The 10 Best Jiu Jitsu Gyms in the World
- Muay Thai or Jiu Jitsu – Which Style is More Effective?
- How to Improve Your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Home
- Who Has The Best Jiu Jitsu In The UFC Today?
Jiu Jitsu Gear Guides
Need gear for your BJJ training? I’ve bought and used an absurd amount of Jiu Jitsu gis, bags, rashguards, and more. Check out my BJJ guides to learn about the best gear on the market.
Just starting out? Check out my BJJ Gi for Beginners Guide.
All of my BJJ Posts
Rear Naked Choke Breakdown: Submission and Defense
Applied correctly, the rear-naked choke, or RNC, is the most devastating strangulation finish used in martial arts disciplines including MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In fact,…
John Danaher: The Legendary BJJ Coach
There are many reasons why I look up to John Danaher, one of the most influential jiu-jitsu instructors I have studied. Although he did not…
The Best Women’s BJJ Gis
Women shopping for BJJ gear face somewhat of an uphill battle, as most of it is designed for men’s bodies. Some brands though, have introduced…
Gordon Ryan: Jiu-Jitsu Athlete Spotlight
Gordon Ryan, the self-named ‘King,’ is an American Grappler and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. His previous competitions have primarily been no-gi submission matches, but he…
The Best BJJ Books
To learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you need to get yourself to the mat and practice. There’s no getting around that. Still, that doesn’t mean you…
Calories Burned in BJJ: a WHOOP Case Study
Ever wonder how many calories you burn during Jiu Jitsu class? Me too. That’s why I picked up a WHOOP heart rate tracker that I…
Vale Tudo, The Predecessor to MMA
The birth of MMA actually did not start with the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event. In Brazil, an early form of MMA had been going…
What Does Creonte Mean In BJJ?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art rooted in honor and legacy. In the earlier days of BJJ, this meant that a student’s loyalty to his…
Is Joe Rogan Good at Martial Arts?
One question that I commonly hear from casual MMA fans is, “Is Joe Rogan really good at martial arts?” Yes. If you’ve been around the…
The BJJ Belt System: A Complete Guide
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt system can be daunting for the sport’s newcomers. While many other martial arts such as Karate and Taekwondo give belts on…
BJJ Fanatics: Review and Best Videos
BJJ Fanatics is a fantastic website dedicated to helping students of Jiu Jitsu. Their platform has a vast library of instructional videos featuring the best…
Combat Jiu Jitsu: Everything You Need to Know
Over the last few years, there has been a new format of Jiu Jitsu competition that quickly gained popularity: Combat Jiu Jitsu, or CJJ. Combat…
The Best Spats for BJJ and MMA
Whether you’re just rolling on the mats or getting ready for a competition, owning a pair of spats is essential for anyone training BJJ or…
Complete Guide to the BJJ Tournament Circuit
Competing in Jiu Jitsu tournaments can be confusing. There are so many different tournament organizers these days that it can be hard to figure out…
Everything You Need to Know Before Your First BJJ Class
Are you considering taking your first Jiu Jitsu class? Then this article is specifically for you! I’m going to tell you what to expect, and…
Best Online BJJ Training Sites
Can you really learn Jiu Jitsu online? It’s a controversial topic. In my opinion: no, not exclusively. That said, watching videos online is an excellent…
The Best Grappling Dummies for BJJ and MMA
Sometimes there just aren’t any sparring partners around that you can work on your technique with. When there’s no-one nearby to practice with, using a…
What does “Oss” Mean?
Used all around the world in martial arts schools, the phrase “Oss!” is a signature greeting of combat sports. It’s particularly common to hear at…
What is American Jiu Jitsu? AJJ vs BJJ
In the Jiu Jitsu world, there is always some sort of active controversy surrounding new styles or techniques. Closed guard vs open guard, Gi vs…
The Best Ear Guard Headgear for Jiu Jitsu
If you’re training Jiu Jitsu, you’ve almost certainly seen people around your academy walking around with a nasty case of cauliflower ear. Wearing ear guard…
Boxing vs Jiu Jitsu: Which Style is More Effective?
The effectiveness of boxing vs Jiu Jitsu has been a hotly debated topic in the martial arts world for the last few decades. Each fighting…
The Best Soaps for BJJ and MMA Training
If you train martial arts, in particular BJJ or MMA, you’re probably well aware of the risk of skin infections like ringworm and staph. Getting…
How to Eat like a Professional Fighter
Diet is one of the most important part of any training regimen, and yet it is often overlooked. Most people do not know much about…
What’s the Best Martial Art for Self Defense?
With the popularity of MMA rising, more and more people are beginning to discover how useful Martial Arts can be for self-defense situations. Although I’ve…
The Best BJJ Gi Choices in 2020: An Inside Look
Finding the best BJJ gi for your frame and training style is tough. It’s even harder online, since you don’t get to try the uniform…
The 10 Best Gym Bags for MMA, BJJ and Muay Thai
After joining my first MMA gym, I quickly realized that I was going to need some sort of bag to carry all of my gear…
How Much Do MMA/BJJ Gym Memberships Cost?
I get this question asked multiple times every month because it’s a concern of many people who sometimes feel that gym membership cost is too…
Who Has The Best Jiu Jitsu In The UFC Today?
Ever since the very beginning, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been an integral part of the UFC. The first UFC event was dominated by Royce Gracie…
Gi or NoGi Training: The Ultimate Debate
Gi or NoGi, the classic debate between the two different grappling options in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you’re a BJJ practitioner then you know how…
The 10 Best Jiu Jitsu Gyms in the World
These days you can find good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu almost anywhere. From the days when you had to travel across the world to find a…
Which Black Belt Takes the Longest Time to Achieve?
I want to start this out by saying that achieving a black belt in any Martial Art should be highly respectable no matter the length…
How to Become More Flexible for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
If you’ve ever rolled with a flexible person, then chances are you understand the benefits of being flexible in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Flexibility is a…
10 Reasons Why Your Jiu Jitsu Isn’t Getting Better
So you’ve been struggling with your Jiu Jitsu lately? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. If I had a dollar for every time I felt…
How to prepare for your first BJJ tournament
Your first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition can be a nerve racking experience filled with stressful thoughts. Whether you’re a beginner or a black belt, Brazilian…
The Best BJJ and MMA Rash Guards (2020)
If you’re in the market for a new BJJ or MMA rash guard, you’ve come to the right place. Rash Guards were originally designed for…
10 Reasons Why You Should Study Martial Arts
When I first decided to train Muay Thai and start my Martial Arts journey I had no idea what to expect. Looking back on that…
10 Ways Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Will Change Your Life
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu changed my life in many ways, some that I didn’t even realize until I started writing this article. The truth is, without…
The Best BJJ Gi for Beginners Guide
When you first start your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey and decide you need to purchase a Gi, you’re probably going to be overwhelmed by the…
How to Improve Your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Home
It’s no secret that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is best learned while rolling on the mats. The problem is, sometimes real life gets in the way…