Yoga And Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

I only know a little yoga, but I have been trying to incorporate its principles and practice into my daily life. It affects me deeply and has offered me a lens with which to understand the workings of life, just as Jiu Jitsu has. After over 15 years training Jiu...

Why Competition?

1 – The true test Competition is the best way to improve your grappling skills. Under the stress of competition the true nature of your skills come out. In competition illusions are stripped and there can be no lying about your own, or your opponents abilities....

How To Prepare For A BJJ Grading

How to prepare for a Bjj Grading   The idea of this article is to help you prepare for your next grading and to give you the best chance of success.  A lot of people before a grading may feel nervous, especially if it is their first time, this is completely...

Your First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class And What To Expect

The idea of this article is to answer some questions you might have about starting to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, especially your first class. Every Jiu Jitsu school is different, but the idea of this article is to guide and help you understand how the majority of...

Avoiding And Overcoming Injuries In Jiu Jitsu

Most people will face injury at some point in their life. It is a challenge for any person but especially so for those that practise high intensity sports and those who like to compete. Practitioners of sports like martial arts, football and sprint racing are...

Importance Of Foundation In Jiu Jitsu

Today I would like to talk about the importance of the foundation in Jiu Jitsu. Jiu Jitsu is evolving everyday as a sport and there are a lot of practitioners creating new techniques and lots of new names. This is great, evolution is natural and just as technology...