Half Nelson Hold – Effective Grappling Technique
For those that have competed in wrestling, they are well aware of the power of the half nelson hold….
Jiu Jitsu Tattoos – BJJ Culture
If you practice Jiu Jitsu, then more than likely you have or have teammates that have tattoos. Jiu Jitsu…
Baseball Bat Choke – BJJ Submission
One of the most powerful chokes within all of BJJ has to be the baseball bat choke. It’s a…
Calf Slicer BJJ Submission: Everything You Need To Know
The calf slicer submission is one of the most painful submissions to get caught in. If you’ve ever had…
Ryan Gracie – BJJ Legend
Date of Birth: August 13, 1974 Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Died: December 15, 2007 (aged 33) Nicknames: The…
Rolls Gracie – BJJ Legend
Date of Birth: March 28, 1951 Died: June 6, 1982 (aged 31) Nationality: Brazilian Sport: Jiu Jitsu Rolls Gracie was considered…
Brazilian Top Team
The Brazilian Top Team is one of the most successful MMA gyms in the history of the sport. They…
BJJ Finger Taping
If you train Jiu Jitsu in the Gi, at some point, you will damage your fingers from gripping. That’s…
Luiz Franca – BJJ Legend
Date of Birth: 2 June 1910 Place of Birth: Manaus, Brazil Died: 1982 (aged 71–72) Sport: BJJ Notable Students: Oswaldo Fadda…
Carlos Gracie – BJJ Legend
Date of Birth: September 14, 1902 Place of Birth: Belém do Pará, Brazil Died: October 7, 1994 (aged 92) Sport: BJJ,…