Love to travel? All you want to do is train BJJ? Then you should consider a BJJ training camp for your next vacation or getaway. Training jiu jitsu internationally has never been simpler. Destination travel camps have propped up all over the globe. It is now easier than ever to go train in any country of your … Read more
There are two major ways to improve your Brazilian jiujitsu: 1) Rolling or 2) Drilling Which is more important to improve your jiujitsu? The answer is: it depends. Let’s take a deep dive and find out why… Rolling vs Drilling: Which is better? Fundamentally, if you are not pushing yourself with either your rolling or … Read more
Learning a language and studying martial arts share much in common. In my experience, martial arts are a great way to learn a language. I learned this lesson living in Peru, where I learned Spanish while practicing Judo. My Martial Arts Language Story I first learned Spanish in High school. In college, I took one … Read more
What gear do I need for BJJ? When you start jiu jitsu, it’s difficult to know which gear and equipment you need to train. We got you covered. Let’s breakdown everything you need to buy when starting BJJ as a beginner. Gear for Jiu Jitsu in the Gi Training in the gi requires a few … Read more
What is the best BJJ app? Hands down, its got to be Stephan Kesting’s BJJ Master App. There are a lot of BJJ apps out there. Some are good and some not so good. Here is my honest review of why I think it is the best app for Brazilian jiu jitsu available right now. … Read more
What’s the difference between a BJJ black belt and a judo black belt? Everything and nothing. How do these two black belts compare? Who would win in a match? The answers may surprise you. BJJ vs Judo Black Belts in Competition Let’s first take a look at how BJJ and Judo match up in the … Read more
Finding an awesome gi at a great price can be a challenge. Does the Elite Sports Ultra Light BJJ Gi make the cut? I’ve been testing out this gi for a little bit to see how it stands up. Let’s find out… The Elite Sports BJJ Gi is hands down one of the highest quality, … Read more
Are there quantifiable physical or physiological benefits of BJJ? Surf the internet, and you will undoubtedly hear practitioners claim they lost weight with BJJ or how BJJ improved their lifestyle in one way or the other. It’s true that we love to tout jiujitsu’s benefits, but are any of these claims backed up by research … Read more
Belts are an important part of Brazilian jiu jitsu culture. They demonstrate one’s ability, competence and time on the mat. In this article, we explore the history and significance of BJJ belts and the criteria for achieving the next belt rank. History of the BJJ Belt System The martial art belt ranking system has its … Read more
Achieving a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu is an important milestone. At the belt promotion ceremony, there are often tears and high fives among classmates who reach the achievement together. Yet, a few weeks later, you may be surprised to look around the gym and wonder where all the newly minted blue belts have … Read more