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Chewjitsu got the the following questions. So you've been training Japanese Jiu Jitsu for 15 years, teaching it a bit, and then you decided to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You've been at it for 18 months, and you're holding your own against white belts, blue belts, and...
Andrew Wiltse, a BJJ black belt, has gained popularity in recent years for his impressive grappling skills in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, in a recent video, Wiltse spoke about the limitations of BJJ in real-life street fights. He emphasized that while...
Any physical activity that involves movement, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), which is a grappling martial art, needs cardiovascular fitness. In a recent Talk-Jitsu Podcast (which you can watch below the article) hosted by Joey Boretski, Uke Mike, and Jordan...
As a kid you always wondered who would win in a fight, Superman or Batman? Or would The Hulk beat Ironman? Well, in Jiu-jitsu, the superfans always come up with dream matches. However, there is always the hope your favorite celebrities would battle it out. And thanks...
They say it's important to date someone who has the same interests as you. And for those of us who train Jiu-Jitsu and have a significant other who doesn't, you know the challenges that arise when you tell him or her that you are leaving to go train. And then coming...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is mostly male dominated. However, this martial art is starting to see more and more female Jiu-Jitsu stars from Kyra Gracie to Mackenzie Dern. Also, more local Jiu-Jitsu Academies are starting to have more women in the classes than ever before....
When you buy something through one of the links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many academies make their students wear their own gi's. However, a lot of times, you have the option of wearing your own unique rash guards. And if you train at a no-gi...
There are many different backpacks available for the Jiu-Jitsu participant, but this article is designed to assist you in finding the best bjj backpack for your needs. You can also read our picks for best overall Jiu-jitsu Gi bags in this article. There are a variety...
Unless you are walking out of your house with your jiu-jitsu gi on, you need some sort of bag to carry your gi and all of your equipment and gear in. Luckily, there are bags made especially for jiu-jitsu. Lets discuss the best BJJ bags of 2022. (We have been reviewing...
Scott Epstein from 10th Planet West LA teaches the counter to d'arce. He calls this counter the Mechanic Sweep. As your opponent goes for the darce, you grab his wrist and c-cup his leg and sweep him. A typical way to get to the d'arce choke is when your...
The Samurai roll is a great move to catch from the quarter guard. When your opponent has you in quarter guard, this is a great and unexpected move as you can do this the samurai roll and end up in twister side control, the truck or even get to the back. Getting...
Plan B Sweep from Half Guard is a sweep you would attempt from the half-guard lockdown position. Ideally, when going for a sweep from the lockdown, you would go for the Old School Sweep or for a sweep where you are in the Dog Fight Position. When your opponent...
Maintaining control while in the side mount is a powerful thing. There are so many attacks you can do from this position - from side chokes to kimuras. A very important thing to understand is how to maintain this position and keep your opponent on their back. ...
Top Jiu-Jitsu competitor stopped by Marcelo Garcia's academy and what a treat this was for all of us brazilian jiu-jitsu fans. Obviously, Keenan is an active competitor nowadays and Marcelo spends his time coaching and teaching at his academy in Manhattan. You...
Defending while you are on the bottom in someone's side control can be very problematic, especially if you are dealing with a highly skilled opponent. In reality, it doesn't matter where your hands are - someone skilled can attack from different positions. That's why...
Are you getting ready for next year and almost done setting up your 2018 gym calendar? Or you might be planning to start the year with squeezing in a few trips before going back to work. If your answer is yes, you might also be looking for the best backpack buddy that...
It may not be as necessary as completing your set of uniforms before you finally kick off your training for the day, but isn't it a lot better if you keep all your things well-organized and easy-access? With that benefit in mind, the Meister Vented Convertible Duffel...
Injuries in Jiu Jitsu are not only limited to having dislocations, fractures, bruises, damaged and sore joints, and more. While you do all the necessary means to keep your training and competitions smooth and safe, you can't deny the fact that one of the few things...
Finding the best spats for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not actually as difficult as finding the best gis, but spats have been slowly taking its own place in the market as demand increases among individual practitioners. Others refer spats as the man's leggings or some...
If you are a devoted Jiu Jitsu practitioner, you might also love the idea of collecting the best BJJ competition Gis to suffice what you exactly need for training and competitions. Unlike many other combat sports, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is highly regarded in the world of...
The art of Jiu-jitsu is designed for everyone, for the beginner, kids, females or anyone that is interested in learning self-defense or participating in competitions in a fun and safe environment. The returns of studying Jiu-Jitsu are immeasurable. Students of...