Although, BJJ was created to equip smaller people with the ability to defeat larger opponents, BJJ competitors are divided into weight classes, as in most combat sports. That is to say, you should anticipate to compete against other competitors of comparable size and strength most of the time. When compared to other contact sports, the weight divisions in…
Much is made of the differences between the various styles of martial arts. What is common to all styles of combat is a core problem that each tries to answer. How can one successfully defend oneself against an attack by a bigger and stronger opponent? All martial arts must answer this fundamental question. Grappling styles…
From its origins in feudal Japan to today, jiu jitsu has undergone a series of changes. The original style is called Japanese jiu jitsu, or jujutsu and later on Brazilian jiu jitsu was born. Both styles are utilized in close combat and are efficient for self-defense. It is easy to confuse them since they share…
Purchasing the perfect Gi for BJJ might not be the easiest task for a beginner as there are a few factors to take into consideration. In the early days of BJJ, getting a Gi was simple due to the fact that there were limited options to choose from. With BJJ evolving as a sport, many…
Belt systems are synonymous with martial arts. Belts are not only used to keep the Gi in place, they denote the rank of a practitioner. Like most martial arts that have originated in the East, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu utilizes a belt system. Unlike other martial arts that consist of many belts, BJJ consists of only five…
The rank of black belt in BJJ is by far the most challenging to achieve among all martial arts. Practitioners must endure long and hard years of training in order to move through the ranks and attain the most respected belt in the world of martial arts; therefore, the dropout rate is high. Acquiring a…
As a BJJ practitioner, you have probably heard the term ’OSS’ being thrown around left and right and read it online more times than you can count. It is probably one of the most commonly used terms in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Even though it is frequently used, few people actually know what it actually stands for….
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is without a doubt a challenging sport that burns a lot of calories as it exhausts people both mentally and physically. It is the perfect sport for people looking to learn how to defend themselves, lose weight, gain muscle, develop cardio and live a healthier life in general. With that being said, one…
The road to becoming a blue belt, the first belt after white, in BJJ is not only long but also challenging. After the promotion to blue belt, the student is still considered a novice in the gentle art even though his skills have considerably increased since the rank of white belt. With the controversial aforementioned…
Practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu alters the body in many ways. It can do wonders for a person’s physique; however, it can also cause one or both ears of a practitioner to mutilate and end up looking like a cauliflower, hence the name ‘’cauliflower ears’’. The thought of having cauliflower ears can discourage people from continuing their…