"Diaz proved on Saturday that a solid Brazilian jiu-jitsu background is as vital as ever in MMA. He was winning on the feet, as well, and McGregor seemed rocked by the time he shot for a double leg toward the end of [...]
How awesome are these guys ?!?! Thank you @tussagb and @bjpenn for your kindness and your knowledge. And yes.... My hat is the definition of awesomeness! A photo posted by Holly Holm (@hollyholm) on Mar 10, 2016 at 9:57pm PST "Former champion [...]
Professor Nino executes a beautiful butterfly sweep while sparring. See the video below:
Learn about the stories of people who have changed their lives through jiu-jitsu. We didn't create this video, but it's a great overview of the jiu-jitsu lifestyle. Grab your popcorn... it's a one and a half hour film! WARNING: Strong language. Viewer discretion advised.
"There’s a story that former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was once asked how was it that he was so successful reducing the crime rate, specifically the number of murders during his time as Mayor. His reply was that they focused on the jaywalkers. In other words, the little things we focus on have a great impact on the larger things. In this edition of Ask DeBlass, Professor Tom shares some of the most common sense, but NON-NEGOTIABLE rules to ensure that everyone has a great experience in their BJJ classes. Read and snicker. But most importantly do not ignore these rules."
“Jujitsu is considered a gentler martial art,” Mr. Bunnewith says. “I liked that it was less about exerting energy, and more about using movement to get in a good position to work your opponent into submission.”
"Brazilian jiu jitsu academies are a collection of almost every type of person you can think of - doctors, lawyers, students, law enforcement, businessmen and women, and more. Every day they walk into the academy for the same reason - to get [...]
Tapping in jiu jitsu signals to your opponent that you're admitting defeat. Although this moment can be devastating, it also serves as one of the greatest learning tools of jiu jitsu. In life, this can be analogous to dealing with rejection. Although [...]
A random BJJ school (no affiliation to us) in Texas recently wrote a post about their belt testing philosophy. It's not necessarily exactly our philosophy, but it's worth the read. Enjoy! " One of the first questions prospective members ask is “Do [...]
If you’re not armed, real world practice in hand-to-hand fighting will be an enormous asset, not only in giving you concrete skills to employ, but in offering you a greater comfort level with violence and a confidence in taking action. It’s not [...]
