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

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 Mat

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

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...
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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...