Rickson Gracie appeared on Chael Sonnen’s podcast on Thursday. Obviously the topic was Jiu Jitsu and the legend didn’t mince words when he discussed the current state of sport Jiu Jitsu. Using the term “anti-jiu-jitsu,” Gracie complained about what we regularly see at these tournaments … lots of stalling and competitors trying not to lose rather than attacking for […]
There are so many reasons your child should be training and learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It can help them build confidence. It can help them overcome their fears. It can help lead them down the road to a lifetime of physical fitness. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can also help your children learn how to defend themselves […]
The TBA Classic is the largest amateur Muay Thai tournament in America. We’re talking 600 fighters and too many schools to name. The TBA Classic saw its popularity spike last year and because of this they are holding a second tournament. Some of the biggest news coming from the folks at the TBA Classic is that […]
We know that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its concepts translate to many different aspects of life and professions. This is especially true for professions that regularly have to subdue the unwilling. That’s why it makes complete sense for a police officer to train Jiu Jitsu. Our friends at Palm Beach Jiu Jitsu Club put together a list of […]
Dedicated teacher Fernando Restrepo works as a restorative practices coach at Bronxdale High School. His passion is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and he spends his days giving lessons to students who attend Bronxdale and the other four high schools within the Christopher Columbus Educational Campus in the Bronx. For his tireless efforts to improve the lives […]
My friends and I used to joke about our 9-5, saying that we were in it “for the perks”. It was a complete joke. There were no real perks, but it always gave us a chuckle. However, some companies do provide perks for their employees. From break rooms stocked with food to paid company retreats, […]
Here we have a 23-year-old wrestler who has challenged a bar full of people to a $100 grappling contest. Little did he know that a 47 year old man named Tino was in the crowd. Oh yeah, Tino is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. […]
Mikal AbdullahProfessor Mikal Abdullah is a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt, veteran, father, philanthropist, and founder of Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. You can find her personal Instagram account with the handle @cerebralbjj or just stop by one of our locations and get a session in! 109.199.114.11/~acesjiujitsuclub
There’s a video circulating the internet right now that you may have seen. In it, a woman from RippedFitness is showing self defense techniques on how to escape an attacker and defend yourself. This video was published by Marie Claire with the purpose of providing women with self defense tips. It has racked up almost […]
Daniel O’Brien is a coach at Triad Martial Arts Academy in Cullman, Alabama. According to FloGrappling, O’Brien is “a talented no-gi grappler who took silver at the ADCC 2016 North American Trials and made it through to the semifinals of the light heavyweight EBI.” Andy GonzalezAndy Gonzalez is a coach at Aces Jiu Jitsu Club. He […]