If cauliflower ears ring a bell, then you may already know a little about BJJ headgear. To the BJJ or MMA fanatic, it’s almost impossible to do without one. However, regardless of whether you’re a newbie or a pro, it’s still important to choose the right headgear. And that’s because BJJ headgear is all about … Read more
Mobility is something often neglected when training BJJ. It is one of those things that is always overlooked, but when done right, it changes everything. If you’re someone who feels like they’re having a hard time adapting to BJJ submissions (kimura, triangle chokes, etc.), then this is for you. To be frank, whether you’re a … Read more
Picture this; it’s the year 1993, the inception of martial arts competition as we know it. UFC 1: 216 lbs Dutch Karateka Gerard Gordeau fights 176 lbs BJJ Black Belt Royce Gracie. A heavyweight striker vs. a welterweight Juijiteiro by today’s standard. We all know the skilled underdog won and shocked the world by beating … Read more
When you think of an MMA fighter like Anderson Silva, what comes to mind? Like most people, you’d reminisce about his devastating knock-out finishes and accurate strikes. However, there is one part of Silva’s game that you’d probably forget — his chin. Anderson Silva was lethal, but he could also take punches to his head. … Read more
Do you feel tight, beat up, and unable to perform some positions in BJJ simply because you’ve been led to believe that you’re not flexible? You’ve probably skimmed through the internet for a good stretching routine but found nothing noteworthy? To be frank, there’s a lot of workouts and stretches for BJJ out there. That’s … Read more
It’s a challenging task to find the best shin guards for MMA and Muay Thai in . Now that you’re here, you don’t need to do a lot of research. I’ve been into combat sports for quite a while, and I’ve tried many shin guards for myself. Some worked great, and some failed miserably. Although … Read more
Gone are the days when only a few BJJ mats were available. Nowadays, there are so many factors to consider, such as material, structure, and type. More importantly, COVID-19 showed us why we need BJJ mats for home. Instead of testing a bunch of mats yourself, take some time out of your schedule, and read … Read more
Tired of being sore and in pain post-roll? We might just have the right routine for you, Joe DeFranco’s Limber 11. It’s a 10-minute lower body stretching routine to help you warm up before Jujitsu. Check out the full video below: Limber 11 routine will help you avoid soreness and raise your core temperature to … Read more
BJJ finger tape is one of the most underrated yet essential ingredients in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I’m sure there have been times during your BJJ career when you must have injured your fingers. Otherwise, you wouldn’t bother to search for the best BJJ finger tape. Anyway, what is holding you back from protecting your own fingers? … Read more
As a martial artist, especially when grappling, there’s a lot of inverted position, flexible positions (leg locks, rubber guard etc.). You wouldn’t want to be in shorts or large sweatpants, I lost count about the number of times I ripped my pants during my early days in BJJ. Finding the right gear is important for … Read more