A long time ago, Grand Master Carlson Gracie borrowed the term from Judo and introduced it to Gracie Jiu-jitsu as a sign of respect. It is still commonly used today in BJJ and MMA. The term “oss” or “osu” is not exclusive to jiu-jitsu and is used across all martial arts, especially the Japanese arts. … Read more
You’ve decided to start practicing a martial art but have no idea which one to pick? I’ve compiled a list of the most popular martial arts TODAY. The idea of paying a monthly fee to get choked and beaten every couple of days might sound like madness to some people. But, it will probably be … Read more
The obvious answer is: because it’s fun! I started doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after seeing a Youtube video of Royce Gracie beating a bigger guy, and I got wildly intrigued. I had no idea what to expect the first time I went, but it slowly turned into an obsession. This didn’t happen overnight, and I’ve had … Read more