Orlando Sanchez – BJJ Athlete
Orlando Sanchez’s early struggles
Orlando “The Cuban Tree Stump” Sanchez grew up in California and went through struggles throughout his life before Jiu Jitsu. First...
Pedro Sauer: BJJ Legend
Master Pedro Sauer is a highly revered legend in the world of BJJ. One of the original five Rickson Gracie black belts that helped...
Nicky Ryan: BJJ Athlete & B-Team Co-Founder
Birth Name: Nick RyanDate of Birth:June 27th, 2001Place of Birth:New Jersey, United StatesNickname: NickyAcademy: B-Team Jiu JitsuAffiliation: Renzo Gracie AcademyHeight:5’8” (173cm)Weight Division:FeatherweightFoundation Style:No-Gi GrapplingChampionships:...
Mikey Musumeci – BJJ Athlete
Date of Birth:July 7th, 1996Age:26Place of Birth: Marlboro. New JerseyNicknames: Mikey, Darth RigatoniTeam:Caio Terra AssociationSport:BJJWeight Class:Feather / Rooster Gi Weight Classes Under 64 kilograms...
Closed Guard vs Open Guard
In Jiu Jitsu, practitioners use two different kinds of guard in the martial art. Either closed guard or a variation of open guard.
There are...
Geo Martinez: 10th Planet BJJ Freak
Birth Name:Geovanny MartinezDate of Birth:2nd March 1987Place of Birth:San Diego, California Nickname:FreakazoidAcademy: 10th Planet Freaks San DiegoTeam: 10th Planet Jiu JitsuInstructor: Eddie BravoAccomplishments: 1st Place...
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...
BJJ Open Mats: The Benefits
If you practice Jiu Jitsu, you probably know what open mat is and love it. This is a beloved training session amongst grapplers, where...
Wrist Locks – BJJ Technique Explained
This technique is probably the most despised by grapplers right next to or above heel hooks. It is an extremely painful and annoying submission...
Jiu Jitsu Schools: Top 10 BJJ Schools Across The Globe
With Jiu Jitsu continuing to explode in popularity it has become even more easy to find a place to train. No matter where you...