jiu jitsu belt system

Jiu Jitsu Belt System: BJJ Rankings Explained

The art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic martial art that provides a litany of positives to your life. Many know BJJ is...

Dillon Danis – All You Need To Know

Dillon Danis’ start in Jiu Jitsu Dillon Danis decided that he wanted to take up grappling after getting in a fight at 15. In the...
What does OSS mean?

What Does OSS Mean In BJJ?

If you do any Jiu Jitsu training for any amount of time, then you are likely to have heard “OSS.” The phrase OSS is...
Carlos Gracie Sr

Carlos Gracie – BJJ Legend

Date of Birth:September 14, 1902Place of Birth:Belém do Pará, BrazilDied:October 7, 1994 (aged 92)Sport:BJJ, Judo Grandmaster Carlos Gracie was one of the pioneers responsible for creating Brazilian...

Cobrinha – Rubens Charles – BJJ Black Belt Legend

Name:Rubens CharlesDate of Birth:Londrina, Parana, BrazilPlace of Birth:December 24th, 1979Nickname: CobrinhaAcademy: Cobrinha Jiu Jitsu AcademyTeam:AllianceHeight:5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)Weight:154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st)Weight Class:FeatherweightChampionships: 5x IBJJF World Champion,...
kneebar

Kneebar – BJJ Technique

There’s nothing quite like pulling off a good ole fashioned kneebar. It is one of the core leg lock submissions you need to know...

Mahamad Aly – BJJ Athlete

Birth Name:Mahamed Aly Santos da SilvaDate of Birth:January 11th, 1994Age:28Place of Birth:Rio de Janeiro, BrazilTeam:Team Lloyd Irvin BJJHeight:6'2" (188cm) Weight Class: Heavyweight Martial Arts Record: 92-42Notable Championships:4x...
Judo vs Jiu Jitsu

Judo vs Jiu Jitsu

As many know, Jiu Jitsu was created based on the teachings of Judo. The two martial arts have many similarities, but are very different...

World’s strongest man Thor Bjornsson grapples against Jiu-Jitsu great Gordon Ryan: “Went against the...

What would happen to the world's strongest man in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappling match against someone as accomplished as Gordon Ryan? Thor Bjornsson took...

How Long Does It Take To Get A Black Belt In BJJ?

Those that are curious about taking up Jiu Jitsu training often ask the same question. How long does it take to get a black...