One of the biggest names in the history of competitive Jiu Jitsu and former UFC fighter, Roger Gracie has recovered from COVID-19 after being infected with the virus in March. The 38-year-old athlete warns, in an interview with Combate.com, “It’s not a joke”. “I got the virus, but I recovered two weeks ago. I was in […]
In this curated article from Jiu Jitsu Times, the author does a great job of pointing out what many of us already know … BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) is not only a great workout, but it is also therapy for the mind and soul. Often times referred to as “mat therapy”, the euphoric feeling that […]
Police Department in Monroe, Michigan… Use Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as Required Officer Training “The goal of this partnership is to provide realistic training, using real-world scenarios, to increase safety to both officers and citizens alike,” Monroe Chief of Police Charles F. McCormick IV said. The Monroe Police Department has announced a partnership with Monroe Jiu […]
As a jiu jitsu competitor, no skill has helped me prepare for superfights and competitions more than tape study. A lot of people don’t realize just how powerful tape study can be, so I’ll break down my reasons for and methods of doing it. Back when I first started competing, my attitude was always “I’ll […]
We came, we saw, we conquered. There’s nothing like the feeling of victory and that is something that we know well at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. “Aces” is the most successful competition Jiu Jitsu school in all of Austin and Central Texas! When you train at Aces Jiu Jistu Club, you are literally training with […]
A BIG congrats to UFC Fighter – Aljamain Sterling for earning his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt! UFC Fan-favorite bantamweight Aljamain Sterling has reached a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu milestone! Many practitioners and competitors take 10-15 years to accomplish this milestone so its safe to say its fairly tough. To make this an even bigger milestone, […]
The jiu-jitsu world is small, so small in fact that we very often see bitter rivals share the mats with each other in order to exchange data and “cross train”. Some instructors discourage their students from cross training as a result of an antiquated concept of loyalty. Now, of course, if you are happy with […]
Why is Jiu Jitsu so effective? This is a commonly asked question that many people who are familiar with mixed martial arts ask. The answer is quite complex and consists of numerous factors including the history of this practice, philosophy, and techniques. One of the things that makes BJJ so unique is that it not […]
Garry Tonon’s transition from Jiu Jitsu to mixed martial arts has continued to be a joy to behold, this time as he scored a slick first-round heel-hook victory at ONE Championship. For those in the know, the athletic capabilities of this 27-year-old Danaher Death Squad stand-out have been beyond any doubt for some time. With […]
All over the country, law enforcement officers are utilizing Jiu Jitsu training to help them handle the dangers associated with one of the toughest jobs in the world. This is job different in the city of Port Chester, NY. Dozens of Port Chester officers took part in a whole new kind of job training with a […]