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
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’s and Jiu Jitsu Gi’s for 2020
When shopping online for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi, you want to find the highest quality option for the lowest price. As someone who has shopped…
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.Beginner or not, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments still make many…
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…