Submeta Review – The Best Place To Learn BJJ Online?
Lachlan Giles recently released Submeta, a new online learning platform for BJJ. I’m very excited about this. Lachlan Giles is my favorite instructor in BJJ
North south BJJ Guide | 3 Strong Escapes & Submissions
North south can be a frustrating stalling position in BJJ. On the bottom it’s hard to escape north south, but on top you can’t always
How To Back Mount BJJ | 10+ Tips For Back Control
Back mount or back control is arguably the best position in BJJ, but it’s not necessarily an easy position for either the top or the
The 6 Most Common BJJ Injuries
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that has been growing in popularity in recent years. It is a grappling art that emphasizes ground fighting
Side Control: 10 Tips For Top & Bottom Side Control BJJ
Side control can be a frustrating position in BJJ. On the bottom, you may feel completely stuck, while on top you can feel like you
Mount: A Guide For Top And Bottom Mount BJJ
Mount is the most foundational position in BJJ. It’s where Royce Gracie always moved towards to ground and pound his opponents to force them to
Best BJJ podcasts | 25+ BJJ Podcast Episodes
There’s a lot of BJJ podcasts out there, so where do you start? And what do you do when you run out of podcasts to
Gracie Jiu Jitsu vs BJJ – 10 Times Easier?
Gracie jiu jitsu vs BJJ, what’s the difference and which is better? The shortest summary that I can give is that to a bystander who
Are You Rolling Too Hard In BJJ? 5 tips To Flow
Rolling is an important part of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It allows you to practice the techniques you’ve learned in class and improve your skills. However, you
BJJ Belt Requirements and Curriculum – 5 Easy Steps
BJJ belt requirements are mysterious to those that are new to Brazilian jiu jitsu. This can be incredibly frustrating, because you want to get better
12 Best BJJ Gi Brands & Companies | Premium & Budget
There are a few Brazilian jiu-jitsu GI companies and brands that are the best on the market, while other brands deliver poor quality. When you’re
BJJ Gi Vs Judo Gi | 6 Secret Differences To Love
Judo and BJJ gis are quite similar, so can they be used interchangeably? Yes and no. You could wear a BJJ gi to a judo
BJJ Gi Vs Karate Gi | 7 Secret Differences To Love
Can I use a karate gi for BJJ? No, you can’t. Every martial art has its own equipment, and there’s good reasons for that. There’s
Why This $1,000 Gi Is NOT Crazy | The Most Expensive BJJ Gi
Recently I stumbled upon the most expensive BJJ gi I ever saw. It’s a Black A2 Shoyoroll Beast and it’s available at a whopping $1,000.
Gi Vs No Gi – Which Is Best? For BJJ, MMA & Self Defense
I train both gi and no gi BJJ and I love them both. And so I often get the question: should I do gi or
André Galvão MMA Deal: André To Fight For ONE Championship
André Galvão signed a deal with ONE Championship for multiple MMA fights. This will constitute his return to MMA. The BJJ community will wait in
Top 5 Best BJJ Submissions + Full Tier List
Wow, I googled ‘best BJJ submissions’ and the advice out there is ridiculous. I literally see people writing that the Gogoplata is the best jiu
Kosen Judo VS BJJ: 6 Reasons To Stop Saying It’s The Same
Kosen Judo and BJJ share similar origins, techniques and philosophy. Both martial arts have a distinct focus on ground grappling techniques. These similarities lead some
Heel Hook 202: The Guide to Scary Heel Hooks in BJJ & MMA
The heel hook is the most infamous submission in BJJ and MMA. Many people fear the heel hook, but fear for heel hooks only makes
Jiu Jitsu vs Hapkido: 3 Huge Differences & Tips To Choose!
Are you looking to start in a new martial art? If you’re looking for a gentle art you might be choosing between Hapkido or jiu
Could, Should and Will There Be BJJ Olympics in 2024?
BJJ is an immensely popular sport and martial art, which leads some people to wonder whether BJJ is an olympic sport. In this post I
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu VS Krav Maga: 3 Reasons Why BJJ Is Better
Do you want to learn how to defend yourself? Then it’s good that you’re comparing Brazilian jiu jitsu and Krav Maga. Both are great self
João Miyao BJJ Fighter Profile | 7 Secret to His Success
João Miyao is one of the legendary Miyao brothers. He is a master of the berimbolo. He is also known for his ultra-submission style. In
Vale Tudo: Ultimate Guide to Rules, 7 Champions & History
Vale Tudo influenced modern fighting more than perhaps any other fighting style, But, nowadays many people don’t know exactly what Vale Tudo is anymore. Understanding
Nicky Ryan BJJ Athlete Profile | 7 Secrets to his Success
Nicky Ryan is a famous BJJ competitor and athlete. He’s famous by association with his older brother, Gordon Ryan, but also in his own right.
Leg Locks 202: The Ultimate Guide to the Leg Lock Game
Leg locks are fearsome and infamous weapons. If applied well, they are among the most effective submissions in grappling and BJJ. But if applied poorly,
Submission Wrestling vs BJJ: 8 Big Differences
Submission wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are two popular martial arts that are often linked together. One of the most common questions that people ask
What is Submission Wrestling? 3 Things That Make it Exciting
Many people are familiar with the more mainstream form of wrestling, but submission wrestling is on the rise. It can be very physically demanding, but
How To Tie Your Gi Belt in 3 Steps with 4 Great Options
A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Belt is a sign of achievement for a practitioner that’s worn around the gi. To optimally signal your rank in the
What Is The Pink Belt in BJJ? (And 3 Reasons To Love It)
Aside from the normal BJJ belts, white, blue, purple, brown and black belts, there’s also a pink belt in BJJ. It’s a belt that the
How to Find the Perfect Gi for BJJ in 9 Easy Steps
Finding the perfect gi for BJJ can be tricky. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start.
Orlando Sanchez BJJ Fighter Profile
Orlando Sanchez, also known as ‘big O’ is a Brazilian jiu jitsu fighter and athlete. Apart from BJJ he also competed in mixed martial arts
The Mikey Lock – Forget about Normal Heel Hooks
Last night Mikey Musumeci shocked the world with ‘the Mikey lock’ in his match against Richard Alarcon at Who’s Number One: The Return of Gordon
BJJ Skin Care 101: Routine and Products – Keep Your Skin Healthy
BJJ is amazing but can be rough on the skin. There’s heat and sweating, the roughness of the gi, mat burn and potential partners with
20+ Common BJJ Skin Infections, Diseases & Conditions – Avoid These Nasty Germs!
In this article I will tell you about the most common BJJ skin infections, how to recognize a BJJ skin infection, how to avoid skin
Tatami Nova Gi Review – Absolute Nova
The Tatami Nova gi is the first BJJ gi I bought when I started doing BJJ as a beginner, and I’ve bought the same gi
Tatami Jiu Jitsu Gear Bag Review
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that requires a lot of equipment and a bag is a great way to carry all of your
Mat Burn from BJJ & Wrestling | Prevention & Treatment
Mat burn is a common injury that many people who practice grappling may face. This article will introduce the different types of mat burns, discuss
Itchy Skin After BJJ – Causes and Prevention
Itchy skin after BJJ can be totally harmless, or it can be a sign of a dangerous skin infection. In this article I will tell
Ringworm BJJ Guide | How to Prevent & Treat Ringworm in BJJ
Nobody wants to get ringworm, but unfortunately ringworm is a common skin infection in Brazilian jiu jitsu. In this ringworm BJJ guide you read how
Staph BJJ 101 – Avoiding Staph Infection in BJJ
Staph sucks. John Green gave it 1 star in his recent book The Anthropocene Reviewed. And it sucks more if you do BJJ because staph
List of all 10+ BJJ guard passes | Pass any guard
In this list of BJJ guard passes you read how many guard passes there are in BJJ and how to do them.
Best Lightweight BJJ Gi 🦅 For Competition, Hot Weather & Comfort
Elite sports This is the best lightweight BJJ gi that’s cheap. It’s not the strongest, but if you just want a light gi for comfort
Danaher Feet to Floor Review (Volume 1, 2 & 3)
John Danaher’s Feet to Floor series aims to revolutionize takedowns in jiu jitsu. So I watched it, and in this post I share my Feet
Best BJJ Gi for Tall Skinny Guys ⬆️ 4 Lanky Gis
Finding the best BJJ gi is a challenge for us tall guys (I’m Dutch, so by heritage I’m tall like a tree), because most gis
10 Reasons Why BJJ is Good for Weight Loss
There’s a lot of people that want to do BJJ for weight loss, but are unsure whether it helps. In this list I give you
8 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Myths Debunked
A lot of things that you hear about Brazilian jiu jitsu are flat out wrong. In this post I debunk some of the most common
SISU Aero Mouthguard Review – My Experiences
I bought the SISU aero mouthguard for my Brazilian jiu jitsu training sessions. In this review I tell you why the SISU Aero mouthguard is
How to Improve Grip Strength for BJJ? Exercises and Tools
Grip strength is the most important strength for BJJ, but most people don’t actively try to increase it. That’s a shame. So in this article
Why Tape Your Fingers in BJJ? – The Sticky Ultimate Guide
There is a ton of discussion about taping fingers in BJJ. In this article you will find out if and when it makes sense to
Common Finger Injuries in BJJ – Why your Fingers Hurt
Finger pain and finger injuries are very common in Brazilian jiu-jitsu – I certainly had my fair share of them. In this post I will
Does BJJ Cause Arthritis? & 7 Tips to Prevent It
Does Brazilian jiu jitsu cause arthritis in the fingers and other joints? In this post I will explain to you what arthritis is, how BJJ
What tape to use for BJJ? – Top 3 Best Finger Tapes
What tape should you use for BJJ? In this article I will be discussing what tape is the best for taping your fingers and other
How to tape fingers for BJJ (& other joints)
Taping your fingers and joints in BJJ is very useful to prevent and control injuries. But how you should tape your fingers and joints depends
Best BJJ Rash Guards | Protect Yourself!
When I first heard about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rash guards, it blew my mind. Suddenly, there was a product that could keep me from long recoveries
BJJ vs Muay Thai: Which is better? MMA, Self Defense, Fitness & More
BJJ vs Muay Thai: which is better? I trained both and in this post I compare Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and tell you
Is BJJ Good for Self Defense? Yes, Here’s How
In this article I tell you why Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) is the best martial art for self defense, and which BJJ techniques and strategies
How Often Should I Train BJJ? Once, 3 Times, or More?
How often should you train BJJ? It depends on your goals and lifestyle. In this article I explain how often you should train BJJ to
How and Where to Learn BJJ – The Best Ways in 2021
If you are reading this guide, you are probably interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You may be a beginner or have been training for
How BJJ Belts Work Explained 🥋| The #1 Ultimate Guide
How BJJ belts work can be confusing to people who are new to Brazilian jiu jitsu. In this guide I explain what belts there are
BJJ Vs Judo: Which is Better? For MMA, Street & Grappling
BJJ Vs Judo: which is better for grappling, MMA, and self defense? In this post I explain the differences between Judo and BJJ and who
Top 7 Reasons People Quit BJJ (White & Blue Belts)
It’s no secret: most people that start doing BJJ quit. It’s why the BJJ black belt is the hardest black belt to get. In this
Can You Get a Black Belt in BJJ Without Competing?
Yes, you can get a black belt in BJJ without competing, and there are pros and cons to this. In this post I’ll talk about
25 BJJ White Belt Tips (Valuable Advice from Danaher & More)
Did you just start doing BJJ as a white belt, and do you want some tips to point you in the right direction? Look no
How Long Does it Take to Get Each Belt in BJJ?
In this post I explain how long it takes to get each belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, and which factors influence how long it takes
What do BJJ Belts Mean? Each Belt’s Unique Meaning Explained
BJJ belts mean a lot to us – but what do they mean exactly? What’s really the difference between a white belt, blue belt and
Which Black Belts takes the longest to get? Top 7 Martial Arts
The black belt is the highest belt in many martial arts. It signifies a person who has mastered the art. But it doesn’t take equally
What Every BJJ White Belt You Should Know: 30+ Moves
White belt can be the hardest belt in BJJ if you don’t know what techniques to focus on. So here’s a cheat sheet for moves
What is the Hardest Belt to Get in BJJ?
Question: what is the hardest belt to get in Brazilian jiu jitsu? Simple answer: black belt. Because you need to get all the other belts
BJJ Vs Wrestling: What’s Different and Which is Better?
Which is better: BJJ or wrestling? In this post I break it down. I discuss the similarities and differences between wrestling and BJJ, their application
How Much Does a BJJ Teacher Make?
How much does a BJJ teacher get paid? It depends. In this post I break down how much a BJJ instructor makes depending on his
What Belt Can Teach BJJ?
I’ve heard a lot of people ask: what belt can teach BJJ? Assuming that, when you get that belt, you’re all of a sudden qualified
23 White Belt Competition Tips & Checklist
Going to a BJJ tournament is quite scary, especially if you’re a white belt and it’s your first time. To help you, I wrote 23
The Best Grappling Shorts for No Gi BJJ 🩳 2021
I found it surprisingly hard to find good grappling shorts for no gi BJJ. The first shorts I bought were actually unsafe, and my second
The 12 Best Supplements for BJJ 💊
Supplements for BJJ 💊 can help a lot during training. I take a few supplements that relieve my joint pain and help me recover quicker,
How To Avoid Cauliflower Ear in BJJ
Cauliflower ear is quite a common injury in BJJ. In this post I explain what a cauliflower ear is, why jiu jitsu gives you cauliflower
Grip Fighting Strategies for Takedowns in BJJ
BJJ does not focus enough on grip fighting strategies for takedowns – where and when to grip, and why. In this post I share a
Best Places to Learn Takedowns for BJJ
Techniques > Takedowns It’s hard to learn takedowns for BJJ, because our sport itself doesn’t specialize in throws, and Judo and wrestling takedowns often aren’t
5 Best Premium BJJ Gis 💲 Better than Yours
Looing for the best premium BJJ Gi? Check out these 5 luxury BJJ gis that are better than your current BJJ gi!
The Best BJJ Gi 👑 The Ultimate Guide
Having the best BJJ gi magically makes you better at BJJ Well no, or at least not a lot. But it does help a little.
Best Women’s BJJ Gi 🙋♀️ Jiu Jitsu Gis for Her
Gold BJJ Aeroweave If you’re a competitor, traveler or mostly train in hot weather, you want the Gold BJJ Ultralight gi. It’s 22% lighter than
Best Kid’s BJJ Gi 🧒 5 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gis for Happy Kids
What do children need out of their BJJ gi? I explain it here, and give my selection of the best kids BJJ gis.
Best Cheap BJJ Gi – 4 Jiu Jitsu Gis to Save 💲
Buying a BJJ gi on a budget can be a challenge, so here’s a list of the best cheap BJJ gi’s.
Best BJJ Gi for Beginners 🥋 5 Gis for White Belts
As a beginner it can be tough to find the best BJJ gi for you, because you don’t know what to look for. In this
Best BJJ Mouthguard 🦷 Top 7 Safe Mouthguards!
The best BJJ mouthguard mixes protection with comfort. We list the best BJJ mouthguards that let you talk, drink and breathe while they protect you!
Head and Arm chokes in BJJ – A systematic overview
How many head and arm chokes are there, how do they work and how do you finish them?
All arm bar variations – The #1 joint lock in BJJ?
What kind of arm bars are there in Brazilian jiu jitsu and how do they work?
Understanding Shoulder Locks 2: Americana’s & More
How do Americana’s work? And what other Americana variations are there? Here’s a systematic overview.
Shoulder locks: Understand the Kimura, Omoplata & more
How the Kimura, Omoplata and other shoulder locks work, and how to discover new shoulder lock submission in Brazilian jiu jitsu.
BJJ submissions – Awesome list of 70+ submissions
How many Brazilian jiu jitsu submissions are there? At least 70+, because that’s how many BJJ submissions you’ll find in this awesome list.
Passes
Passing guard is equally fundamental to BJJ as playing guard. In this post we give an overview of all BJJ guard passes (there’s actually not
All Guards in BJJ: an exhaustive list
All guards in BJJ (get good at all of these before you get your black belt)
Arm In Guillotine – Hingtertine DVD Summary
In this post we discuss the Josh Hinger’s approach to arm in guillotine. We learn how to setup the arm in guillotine, how to finish it, and how to counter defenses.
Recover from BJJ training
Recovery is an often overlooked part of BJJ training. But, being a good athlete requires you to be good at recovering too. After all, if
Stretching for BJJ
Stretching can positively impact your BJJ in many ways. In this article I break down the different benefits of stretching for BJJ and the best stretching routine and exercises for BJJ. I also try to answer some questions you might have, such as when you should stretch, how long you should stretch, whether you should stretch statically or dynamically and whether you can stretch too much.