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Fitness trackers come in handy for both serious athletes and hobbyists. However, unlike other sports, wearing a fitness tracker or a heart rate monitor is a bit different if you’re doing BJJ. For one, if you’re training in the gi, you’d most likely not have a spot where you can use a BJJ heart rate … Read more

Even though martial arts have evolved and modernized with the development of human physiology, the fundamentals remain the same. This is why studying martial arts through a historic perspective can be of great use. When it comes to Jiu Jitsu, it is generally of two types; Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Both forms … 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

All great athletes and world beaters have one thing in common; it took them years and years of blood, sweat, sacrifices and hard work to become an overnight success. There is no shortcut to mastering an art, especially one which will push you to the limit, throw you out of your comfort zone and into … Read more

Gone are the days when a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym and VHS video tapes were your only sources of learning. We are living in a time when there is an abundance of information at our fingertips. While BJJ can only be mastered through consistent practice, YouTube is a valuable learning resource which should be fully … Read more

Stretching is absolutely essential to keep muscles strong, flexible and healthy. It improves performance in physical activities, minimizes the risk of injuries, makes muscles more efficient and enhances the ability to carry out day-to-day activities with ease. In martial arts, particularly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where quick transitions and flexibility are the keys to victory, the … Read more

Learning self-defense techniques will make you safer in this world. But the advantages of learning a martial art like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or BJJ go way beyond that. One of the biggest benefits of training BJJ is that it prepares you for all sorts of challenges. It builds confidence, enhances coordination, and most importantly, provides … Read more

Jiu Jitsu and Karate are two completely different disciplines of martial arts. Jiu Jitsu is a grappling martial art, while Karate focuses on striking. However, both styles serve the same purpose, which is to teach people how to successfully defend themselves against threats. If you are interested in martial arts, and specifically in Jiu Jitsu … Read more