This is an incomplete list of the best Jiu-Jitsu schools to train at near you. Much of your Jiu-Jitsu journey depends on your personal or specific goals. However, each of the schools listed offers amazing… Read More »Best Jiu-Jitsu Schools Near You
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) ranking system is a hierarchical system of colored belts that represent different levels of skill and knowledge. The ranking system typically includes the following belt colors, in order of increasing belt… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu Ranking and Belt System
Learning to tie your BJJ belt properly is an essential skill for any practitioner, whether you are a beginner or a more advanced student. Properly tying your belt not only ensures that your uniform stays… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu: Belt Tying
The Omoplata is a submission hold used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and other grappling arts. It involves using your legs to scissor and lock your opponent’s arm against your hip, while applying pressure to their… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu: Omoplata
Hygiene is extremely important in grappling, especially in martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which involves close contact with other practitioners. Why is Hygiene Important in Jiu-Jitsu? It doesn’t matter if you train in BJJ,… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu: Hygiene and Skin Care
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the crucifix is a dominant position that allows the practitioner to control their opponent’s arms and apply a variety of submission holds. The crucifix position is achieved by controlling one of… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu: Crucifix
Takedowns are techniques used to take an opponent to the ground in combat sports. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) emphasizes ground fighting, but takedowns are an essential part of the art and can be used to set… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu Takedowns
Jiu-Jitsu armbars are a type of submission technique that can be used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other grappling martial arts. They involve manipulating your opponent’s arm to hyperextend their elbow joint, causing them to submit… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu: Armbars
Triangle chokes are one of the most popular and powerful submissions in jiu-jitsu. They are also known as “sankaku-jime” in Japanese and are common submission holds used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and other grappling martial… Read More »Jiu-Jitsu: Triangle Chokes
Tap early and tap often. That’s not specific to heel hooks, that’s a good general rule you want to avoid injuries and tame your ego to keep the ability and desire to train alive. Tapping… Read More »What Happens If You Don’t Tap to Heel Hooks?