5 Fundamental techniques for every white belt
Everyone was a beginner at one point of their BJJ journey. As a beginner it is important that you spend time on developing the basics and avoiding bad habits. Developing…
Carlos Sapão Interview – “Be flexible in the body and in the mind”
Carlos Sapão is a 4th degree black belt known as “impassable guard”. Became a black belt at the young age of 21 yrs old. Carlos accomplished many Jiu Jitsu titles in Brazil and internationally. He…
Interview with João Santos – Gracie Lisboa
João Santos is professor in Lisbon, if you are visiting the city don’t miss the chance to visit his place! Tell more about you? When your jiu jitsu journey begin?…
Beginners and Teachers Welcome: Ten Basic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques
When taking up a new sport you want to know it from scratch. This means that knowing the basics is essential and important. The same applies in BJJ. Each person…
Interview with Caio Terra – Never forget you love jiujitsu because it’s fun !!
Caio Terra is a bjj black belt under Master Paulo Maurício Strauch. He is also known for his motto “Technique Conquers All”. He was promoted to black belt by Reyson…
3 Side Control Escapes by Marcelo Garcia
Nobody wants to be stuck in bottom side control, not only you will lose 3 points but the position is giving a lot of advantage to your opponent. Side control…
6 Training Masks That Will Improve Your Performance
Do Training Masks Work? We often get the question “Do training masks work?”. Training masks are resistance devices designed to strengthen the breathing muscles and improve breathing mechanics. So, they…
How to get DQ’d in BJJ – Fighting, Slams, Donkey Guard, Heel Hooks & Electric Chairs [HELLO JAPAN]
In all games and sports, there are cheaters. Moreover, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not an exception to this rule. In fact, there are many common ways of cheating that can be…
My Bread and Butter Armbar Escape
Getting stuck in the armbar position can be very dangerous and frustrating, to say the least. So, in order to have a complete ground game, you must have a solid…
6 Grappling Dummy Reviews for Those Who Don’t Have a Partner
It often happens to be challenging to find a training partner. However, if you really want to train, there are certain grappling dummies which will help you enhance your grappling…