Do I Need to Be in Shape to Do BJJ?
If you’ve ever wanted to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), you may have asked yourself if you need to be in shape to start. The answer is no – you…
Author: John Davis
UFC’s Chris Weidman details winning ADCC trials as a blue belt, what it’s like to train with Gordon Ryan
Chris Weidman is a former UFC champion – but he’s been sidelined for years after suffering a devastating leg fracture akin to Conor McGregor’s. But unlike McGregor, Weidman didn’t even…
Gordon Ryan talks rolling with Thor Bjornsson: “I literally grappled the strongest person on the planet and I promise you Jiu Jitsu works”
BJJ is a martial art founded on the principle in which a smaller person should be enabled to deal with a much bigger opponent. And while this is very much…
BJJ OG Jeff Glover would rather not train with beginners at all: “He’s going to hurt me. And if I roll with him, I’m going to only only win”
BJJ as a sport is mainly watched by those who train. This often means you’re influenced by the people who were actively competing when you started and throughout your tenure…
Why is BJJ So Effective?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most effective martial arts in terms of self-defense. It is highly regarded for its emphasis on live sparring, which allows practitioners to…
Is Krav Maga Better Than BJJ?
When it comes to self-defense, Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are two of the most popular martial arts. Both have strong defense strategies that can be applied in hostile…
Forearm choke ends MMA contest
The forearm choke is a technique we don’t see often in MMA. Asilder Badouiev recently submitted Pedro Colman with a forearm choke. The featherweights competed on the main card of…
Joe Rogan credits BJJ with ruining his back
Joe Rogan is widely recognized as a skilled practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He holds a black belt in BJJ under Jean Jacques Machado and has been training in the art…
Craig Jones predicts Adesanya will defeat Alex Pereira with a flying triangle
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have had a long-standing rivalry across both kickboxing and MMA. Their rivalry will once again come to a head when they face off on Apirl…
Craig Jones: Khabib is clearly superior grappler compared to Makhachev
Craig Jones is considered one of the most interesting competitors in Jiu-jitsu for several reasons. Firstly, he has an impressive record of victories and podium finishes in high-level competitions such…