What You Need To Know About GFTeam
GFTeam, or Grappling Fight Team, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) team that was founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2004 by Julio Cesar Pereira. GFTeam has since grown to…
BJJ Worm Guard: Easily Burrow Through Everyone’s Defenses
The worm guard is now a position that is as much a part of BJJ curriculums as leg locks are. The open guard variation quickly caught on, providing Gi-based guard…
Our Top 7 Picks for the Best BJJ Spats on the Market
BJJ spats are a must-have piece of gear whether you’re practicing Gi or No-Gi Jiu Jitsu. There are a lot of products on the market, but we’ve done our research…
5 Steps To Make BJJ Takedowns for Beginners Simple
If there is one thing that Jiu Jitsu folks tend to avoid training, it is BJJ takedowns. While difficult, takedowns remain a crucial part of the grappling puzzle and are…
Introduction to Luta Livre: From Street Fighting to Combat Sport
Despite not receiving adequate recognition, Luta Livre played a crucial role in the development of MMA and modern martial arts.
Protect Your Wrists: 10 Best Wrist Brace Options For BJJ
In BJJ, your wrist can take a beating and easily get injured in training. If you don’t want to take time off to heal, your only option is a wrist…
The Ultimate Body Triangle Guide: Everything You Need to Know
A body triangle in BJJ is one of the strongest and most controlling positions within grappling. It’s great to use, but miserable if you’ve ever been stuck in one. That’s…
BJJ Takedowns for Beginners: 12 Essential Dos and Don’ts to Improve Your Technique
BJJ takedowns are a crucial aspect of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and mastering them can be challenging, especially for beginners. Proper technique, balance, and strategy are key to executing successful takedowns…
How To Put Together A Proper Plant-Based BJJ Diet Plan
Can you be a successful athlete and fulfill your full grappling potential if you are eating a plant-based BJJ diet? There are three schools of thought on the subject. One…
Fundamentals of Modern BJJ Defense: The Baby Bridge
If you’re involved in any type of grappling martial art, then you’ve done a variation of a movement that is referred to as bridging. There are plenty of instances out…