How to properly warm up before a BJJ Competition for better performance
It took me such a long time to find what gets me into the zone and fully prepared to compete. There’s so many different opinions out there, some will recommend you to only stretch, while others will say you should warm up and sweat a lot to get the blood flowing....
Omoplata – Everything you need to know about it
Omoplata- Where does the name come from? The Omoplata is a joint lock specifically targeting the shoulder and shoulder blade, which if you remember from high school anatomy is called the scapula. That’s not just a random flex of my retention of High School Academics,...
4 Tips to help you stay relaxed during BJJ Tournaments
I get asked a lot about how to remain calm during competition day. It is important for you to learn how to let your body relax in those stressful situations. Stepping on the mats and going to compete is not a relaxing feeling. BUT understand that you cannot try to...
Full Explanation of IBJJF Weight Classes
Many regular people and even BJJ fighters are confused by IBJJF weight classes. There are differences between gi and no-gi competitions. Divisions are different for juveniles, adults, masters, males, and females. But have no fear, read our post thoroughly you’ll...
Claudia Doval – “Follow your dreams”
Hello Claudia, can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Claudia do Val, I'm 31 years old, born and currently living in Brazil. How and when did you get involved in BJJ? I started training judo in 2006 because my little brother was training, and...
UAEJJF Dubai International Pro Jiu-Jitsu Champions – Perspective of an athlete by Robert Graalfs
Hi, my name is Robert. I am a Blackbelt from Berlin, Germany, and have competed in many tournaments organized by different organizations all around the world this year. All of them were amazing experiences as 2019 was a fairly successful year for me! For the last...
Darce Choke Variations Explained
Darce choke is one of the most dangerous submissions in the whole BJJ arsenal. It is good for both gi and no-gi battle, and highly applicable in the world of mixed martial arts. In Portuguese, it means an inverted arm triangle (triângulo de braço invertido). It is...
How to Blast Knee Cut /w Jon Thomas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqDjsE-qV-s Knee Cut Blast on Open Guard by Jon Thomas At the beginning of your Jiu Jitsu Journey, it can be pretty overwhelming to start passing against someone just sitting in front of you without grips. Where to start? Where to grip...
Live Stream Dubai International Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019
UAEJJF is an example how to organize great events and this is one of them. The organization is stepping forward into creating professional Jiu Jitsu and investing a lot in the sport. Total cash prize of AED 150,000 (~$40,838) for the winners of the Dubai International...
Four Essential BJJ Gear For Beginners
The beginning is the most difficult part of everybody’s BJJ journey. You’re entering a whole new world, especially if you’ve never trained a grappling martial art before. Essential BJJ gear is required to push your performance to the next level and improve your...
