Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of the most popular fighting styles today. Utilizing leverage and a system that focuses on control and positional hierarchy, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is regarded as one of the premier self-defense martial arts. However, even with a proven track record in self-defense situations, some people may still ask: Is jiu-jitsu good self-defense? This … Read more
Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin and nails that “plagues” grappling martial artists. It is common in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because the conditions for the growth and spread of ringworm can often be found in BJJ gyms. And since fungal infections are mainly propagated through skin-to-skin contact, the spread of the infection is … Read more
Positioning is everything in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It allows you to stay one step ahead of your opponents. It can also help you get out of tough situations in a high-stakes fight. The most important positions in BJJ are top and bottom. As long as you can maneuver well under these positions, you will find … Read more
From Gordon Ryan to Stephan Bonnar, staph infection is quite rampant in the grappling and MMA worlds. Unfortunately, getting a staph infection BJJ could be your worst day at the gym. It could land you in a hospital or even deal with death. In some cases, staph infection could lead to sepsis. There is also … Read more