An open mat is an excellent place to improve your jiu jitsu skills and gain a better understanding of technique in a non-threatening environment with other practitioners at various grades, from lower belts to even […]
Whether you train no-gi or in the gi, many grapplers who train in BJJ, wrestling or other grappling arts look to test themselves against opponents from other gyms. Over the last decade, more and more […]
BJJ clubs are opening all the time around the country but what are the origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? In this article, we delve into the history of BJJ to see just how it was created […]
If you’ve noticed, BJJ schools seem to charge a heck of a lot more than other martial arts clubs, but why is that? How much does BJJ training cost? How much Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu costs all […]
If you’re new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then the idea of what size gi you’ll need can be a bit overwhelming at times. In this BJJ Gi sizes guide, we’ll take a look at the various […]
There’s many different brands out there selling their own line of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gis, some great quality and some not-so-much (always make sure to read BJJ gi reviews first!). However, there’s an elite group of […]
A question that pops up all the time is whether or not BJJ would work in a street fight? The answer to whether BJJ works for self defence or not isn’t quite as clear cut […]
Fans of the Manchester-based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brand, Progress Jiu Jitsu, will be delighted to hear that the new M6 Mark 5 Gi has dropped, just in time for BJJ gyms around the country re-opening following […]
It’s amazing how Tatami has grown over the last decade and they continue to innovate and bring new products to the line, including the latest in the series of BJJ gis, the Tatami Competitor Gi. […]
In more recent times, I’ve found that training in bare feet can be a painful experience. Itchy soles of the feet, cracked soles and occasional athlete’s foot means that I cannot train in bare feet […]
Mel Corrigan’s Kali Group, often referred to in its abbreviated format as MCKG, have launched Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission BJJ at their gym in Wigan. Devised by Shooto champion, submission specialist and 5th degree black […]
BJJ illustrator Meerkatsu has launched his own line of War Lion BJJ ranked rashguards on his online store. The rashguards feature a full lion face design on the front and back of the short sleeve […]
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