Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a ground centered sport. Most of the combat will be performed through rolls, grapples and movement over the ground with the ultimate aim being for one combatant to completely restrict the movement of another fighter and force them into submission. Learning the ins and outs of different grappling techniques is crucial …
Eddie Bravo is a calm martial artist who bridged the gap between MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). He brought a unique style to BJJ and created a new form of Jiu-Jitsu called combat Jiu-Jitsu. Jui Jitsu is a martial art that combines the skills of both BJJ and Judo, Combat Jiu Jitsu was created …
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Have you ever watched an MMA fight and wondered how an opponent can fall unconscious so quickly after a chokehold? Do you ever wonder if it’s safe or not? If you’ve noticed the above, you’re likely to have witnessed a blood choke. This is a chokehold that cuts off the blood supply to the brain, …
The BJJ belt system was originally created by Dr. Jigaro Kano, who also invented Judo. It was designed to grade students. Over time, other martial arts adopted the belt system and it became a standard practice. Today, the BJJ belt system is still used in many forms of martial arts. However, it differs from other …
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Jiu Jitsu is a very common martial art practiced by people worldwide, how did it start? In the last days of the nineteenth century, some Jiu-jitsu masters emigrated from the country of Japan to other continents, including Brazil. Mitsuyo Maedas arrived in Brazil in 1915 and settled in Belem, where he met a Brazilian man …
When you are getting your Jiu-Jitsu belt, there is no greater honor. However, if you ever have to stand up in front of the class for whatever reason, the last thing you’ll want is for your belt to look slack and be practically hanging around your ankles. However, there are many ways that you can …
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