Have you recently bought a new BJJ gi and don’t know how to wash it? Don’t worry, I’ll teach you where to start. Here’s how to wash a BJJ gi: To wash your BJJ gi, machine it inside out with cold water while using no-chemical detergent. Make sure the washer is set to the ‘gentle…
In Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) you can wear a gi, but there is also no-gi. Traditionally, all gis were white in color but now many different colored gis are common at BJJ schools. But, does the color of a BJJ gi matter? Overall, gi colors don’t have any specific meaning in BJJ. It’s a matter of…
No-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is good to train, especially for MMA. In a self-defense situation, a person isn’t always wearing a jacket or pants, so it makes sense to know how to do BJJ without a gi. But, what should you wear for a no-gi BJJ class? As a general rule, you wear shorts, a…
MMA and BJJ are two separate forms of combat that do not share much in common. Yes, BJJ plays a big role in modern MMA. But if you look at these two as separate martial arts, there are very few similarities. But which one is better and why? MMA is a versatile all-around system, and…
Many Jiu-Jitsu fans are curious about the blue belt in BJJ and its requirements. Here’s how long it takes to get a blue belt in BJJ: While there is no set time frame, it typically takes around two years to achieve a blue belt in BJJ. Each BJJ school has different blue belt requirements. To…
Combat jiu-jitsu is a relatively new sport. It’s an interesting sport and matches are generally more exciting than regular jiu-jitsu matches. But, what exactly is it? In general, combat jiu-jitsu is a mix of MMA, and sport jiu-jitsu. The rules of combat jiu-jitsu allow submissions, as well as, open-handed strikes. The main difference is that…
The belt system in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is very similar to judo. But, quite different from other martial arts. Today, I will explain how long it takes to the third belt in BJJ, a purple belt. On average, it takes 5 years or more to get a purple belt. If students train more they can…
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that encompasses the usage of chokes to submit an opponent. Chokes are considered to be the most effective means of submitting any opponent, regardless of his pain tolerance and strength. Should an opponent not tap when caught in a choke, he will be put to sleep. Having this…
It is often the case that people compare martial arts to see which one is better than the other. Therefore, BJJ and judo are most commonly compared since both are practiced in the gi, involve takedowns and groundwork. Taking this into accoount, one still might ask which is better. Even though they are very similar,…
Most people who take up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are anxious to make the fastest possible progress; therefore, how exactly does a practitioner get better at BJJ is one of the most common question that come up regarding the sport. The basic route to making progress in BJJ consists of a learning, consistency, focus and applying…