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
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ for short, is one of the world’s most effective martial arts styles. It emphasizes using your body to pin your opponent …
The Danaher Death Squad dominated the world of NoGi grappling for years. When the crew split into two parts and moved to start gyms separate …
It’s undeniable that the Daisy Fresh Brazilian jiu-jitsu team has gained enormous popularity lately. Led by the jiu-jitsu black belt Heath Pedigo, this team brings …
Helio Gracie is known as the Grandmaster, and his likeness is on display in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu gyms. The legendary fighter helped develop Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and …
Echo Charles is a media personality who has risen to fame thanks to his work as a podcaster, director, and producer. He co-hosts the Jocko …
In a sport full of hard hits and brutal strikes, there are few great equalizers in mixed martial arts like chokes. A well-executed chokehold can …
John ‘Jocko’ Willink is a retired Navy SEAL officer, author, entrepreneur, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) black belt.
Early Career and Military Service
Willink became a student …
The Omoplata is a highly effective submission in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that targets your opponent’s shoulder. It’s been proven to be a powerful finishing move …
Is your kid starting to get into Jiu Jitsu? Then it’s super important to pick up a BJJ gi that they will actually enjoy wearing …
One of the most common and sought-after chokehold positions, the Ezekiel Choke is a relatively simple technique and a popular go-to for most BJJ and …
Carlos Gracie is a prominent figure and trailblazer within the MMA community. After mastering Jiu-Jitsu from Count Coma, another notable material arts figure. His real …
Whether you practice mixed martial arts or are a UFC enthusiast, you’ve probably seen or heard about the Darce Choke. The Darce Choke is a …
In Jiu Jitsu, the minute you put on the gi, anything can happen. All it takes is one fast unexpected move from your opponent, and …
Sometimes, I just don’t have time to shower after hitting the gym. But I really don’t want to pick up a nasty skin infection and …
Want to train BJJ or MMA at home? Well, the first thing you’re going to need is a set of mats. Trying to train without …
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, the …
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 …
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, 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 …
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 …
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 can …
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 …
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 …
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 MMA …
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 is a fantastic website dedicated to helping students of Jiu Jitsu. Their platform has a vast library of instructional videos featuring the best …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, the classic debate between the two different grappling options in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you’re a BJJ practitioner then you know how …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …