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Some people don’t care as much about their BJJ belts as they get better at the sport. Some would have said, “Absolutely!” if you had asked them a couple of months ago if they were excited to get their Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Recently, though, some people have been getting less excited about getting their black belt. There is still some excitement, but not nearly as much as there was. But this has nothing to do with people being

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the Best of All Martial Arts? What makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu one of the top martial arts? In 1993, during the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event, it was established that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was one of the most efficient and effective martial arts for self-defense. It was established even before that, with several of the Gracie Challenge matches demonstrating that the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) triumphed over all other forms of martial arts presently in existence. So,

If you’ve been doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for any length of time, you’ve probably asked at least one friend to come check it out. That friend or those friends probably showed interest but couldn’t make it on a specific date. They likely said they’d come the following week instead. We all know how this story ends, of course. The following week comes and goes. The following week has passed, and the friend still hasn’t shown up. Yes, you will still talk

Rookie Mistake in BJJ and Martial Arts Many people who practice BJJ and martial arts generally make this mistake, which hurts them in the long run. Instructors hate it when a white belt asks about a move or technique that requires more dexterity than the new martial artist is ready for and leaves out much easier, more useful ways to solve the problem the white belt is trying to solve by using this more advanced move. It’s not that they

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best martial art forms for people to pick up as a hobby. Anyone may learn and grow if they locate a reputable school with a skilled instructor and excellent training partners. However, this is a two-way street! While there are certainly some characteristics that you want to find in a school, such as the aforementioned good instructors and training partners, there are also key bits of knowledge that you should have or be prepared

Lapel grips drastically change BJJ. This addition inspires creativity in the sport. There are many different ways to use Gi grips. Some are already known to us, while others are still waiting to be found. Modern Jiu-Jitsu is improving, and grapplers must adapt and deal with the changes that come with the sport’s growth. Today, we will talk about a unique job called the squid guard. What are Lapel Guards? The lapel is an integral part of guard play in