No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu: The Essential Guide for Beginners and Enthusiasts
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu is a modern variation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that is practiced without the traditional Gi uniform. In No-Gi, practitioners wear attire like rash guards, shorts, or spats rather than the Gi, which consists of a thick jacket, pants, and belt. This change in attire leads to some important differences in techniques and strategies, […]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s Influence: From Judo to MMA Dominance
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has played a major role in expanding and enhancing the ground-fighting and submission techniques of other combat sports. Whether through the evolution of ne-waza in Judo, the integration of submissions in wrestling, or the refinement of ground control in Sambo, BJJ’s influence has left a lasting mark on the way these disciplines approach […]
Gi vs. No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Navigating the Key Distinctions
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), a martial art renowned for its effectiveness in ground combat and submission holds, has evolved over time, giving rise to two prominent branches: Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu. The distinctions between these two modalities are multifaceted, offering practitioners a unique set of experiences. In this article, we’ll delve into the nuances […]
5 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu movies to binge-watch
While you’ve probably seen a thousand different instructional videos about BJJ on YouTube and Instagram, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu movies are a little harder to find. But make no mistake, there are many movies telling great parts of this sport’s history, and they can teach you a lot. If you’re black-belt, if you’re still thinking about […]
Discover the origins of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The brazilian jiu jitsu had an impressive rise in the martial arts, gaining millions of fans and sport practitioners all over the world in a matter of decades, while also becoming an indispensable technique in the curriculum of any professional fighter or military force. But before all this success, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) was born […]
