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How to Master the Americana in BJJ: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Grappling

How to Master the Americana in BJJ: A Step-by-S...

Poster by Opuere Odu The Americana is one of the most powerful shoulder locks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. By bending the opponent’s arm in a specific way, this standard shoulder lock forces...

How to Master the Americana in BJJ: A Step-by-S...

Poster by Opuere Odu The Americana is one of the most powerful shoulder locks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. By bending the opponent’s arm in a specific way, this standard shoulder lock forces...

How to Tie a BJJ Belt: Techniques, Tradition, and Tips from the Mat

How to Tie a BJJ Belt: Techniques, Tradition, a...

Posted by Opuere Odu In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), your gi belt serves the function of keeping your kimono closed. It also tells the story of your connection and discipline to the...

How to Tie a BJJ Belt: Techniques, Tradition, a...

Posted by Opuere Odu In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), your gi belt serves the function of keeping your kimono closed. It also tells the story of your connection and discipline to the...

What Is BJJ? A Comprehensive Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners

What Is BJJ? A Comprehensive Guide to Brazilian...

Posted by Opuere Odu Have you ever watched a mixed martial arts (MMA) fight and wondered why so many athletes end up grappling on the ground? That’s because Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, better...

What Is BJJ? A Comprehensive Guide to Brazilian...

Posted by Opuere Odu Have you ever watched a mixed martial arts (MMA) fight and wondered why so many athletes end up grappling on the ground? That’s because Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, better...

The Ultimate Guide to BJJ Weight Classes: Find Your Perfect Division

The Ultimate Guide to BJJ Weight Classes: Find ...

Posted by Opuere Odu Weight classes are what keep Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu safe and fair. They split competitors into weight divisions so athletes of similar size can compete against each other. That...

The Ultimate Guide to BJJ Weight Classes: Find ...

Posted by Opuere Odu Weight classes are what keep Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu safe and fair. They split competitors into weight divisions so athletes of similar size can compete against each other. That...

BJJ Language - What to Know

BJJ Language - What to Know

Posted by Heather Raftery Brazilian jiu-jitsu is more than just a martial art or even a sport... it's a culture, and it wouldn't be a culture if it didn't have it's...

BJJ Language - What to Know

Posted by Heather Raftery Brazilian jiu-jitsu is more than just a martial art or even a sport... it's a culture, and it wouldn't be a culture if it didn't have it's...

BJJ Basics – Wrestling for the Non-Wrestler

BJJ Basics – Wrestling for the Non-Wrestler

Posted by Heather Raftery BJJ Basics – Wrestling for the Non-Wrestler Whether you grew up on the mats or not, wrestling can seem completely foreign – and more than a little...

BJJ Basics – Wrestling for the Non-Wrestler

Posted by Heather Raftery BJJ Basics – Wrestling for the Non-Wrestler Whether you grew up on the mats or not, wrestling can seem completely foreign – and more than a little...