This is one of the most serious topics when it comes to keeping people on the mat and training. As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners we want to spend as much time as possible on the mat training as much as possible. When it comes to losing time on the mat, there is one thing that sidelines us more than injuries; that’s infection. Staph Infection, the two words that any grappler fears the most. Staph is scary [...] Read more »
We are always on the lookout for the best BJJ products and DVDs given we specialize in BJJ videos. This is especially true when it comes to instructional material that’s for sale these days. As you know, instructional videos can be a very valuable tool to help you learn new grappling tips and techniques. However, with so many thousands of DVDs and other paid membership site style videos available these days, it can often be [...] Read more »
So imagine this…You grab your gym bag, jump in your car, turn on whatever music gets you amped, and drive to your BJJ academy, eager to get your roll on. As you arrive, however, you notice a sign in the window: “Closed for business.” If most of you are like me, you’d probably hope you were dreaming, and that this was but a nightmare from which you would soon awake. Sadly, however, it is an [...] Read more »
Sergio “Babu” Gasparelli is one of the best known, “behind the scenes” Jiu Jitsu coaches in the world. To say that Babu’s credentials are impressive would be a drastic understatement. Babu earned his black belt in traditional Judo before even starting training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. But he went on to earn his black belt ranking in BJJ too. Heck, this guy is even certified as an official Luta Livre instructor. To make a long [...] Read more »
Some might call it mid-life crisis, the gray itch. Whatever you want to call it, sometimes we middle agers get inspired to do something that might seem crazy to casual onlookers, and perhaps even to our friends and family members. For me, it wasn’t dance lessons or sky-diving, and on my budget it sure wasn’t a convertible; it was Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I always hated traditional forms of exercise. Even as a child I hated running [...] Read more »
Most Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners know that in order to survive on the ground, they will always have the potential challenge on the horizon of getting stuck in a disadvantageous position. In the last article I described the prize submissions of the top game in north–south (which you can find at North-South: A Favorite Submission Destination). The beauty of that position is the easy flow back and forth between beneficial positions until a submission presents itself. [...] Read more »
Who is Ezekiel Kimono? The good people at Ezekiel Kimono aim to make great quality Gis in a fair price range. Since the company was started in 2011 by two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners; they know what we really want, and they know we shouldn’t have to pay outrageous price tags to get it! Overall, Ezekiel Kimono company aims to make high quality Gis (using gold weaves and pearl weaves) to keep us practitioners happy, and [...] Read more »
There is absolutely no question that BJJ in the United States is on the rise. Ever since Royce shocked the world, everyone has heard of BJJ and many have personally taken it up. Its effectiveness as a martial art, even its supremacy as a martial art, has not gone unnoticed by many in the U.S. BJJ academies can be found in all of the big cites now, and in many suburban locals as well. BJJ [...] Read more »
Footlock Friday is back guys and that means it’s another detailed instructional breakdown by Dan Faggella. For those that are new to this site, Dan Faggella is a No Gi Pan Am Champion and apart from BJJ Today, he is also a writer for Jiu Jitsu Magazine, Jiu Jitsu Style (UK), and many more. He is a recognized Leg Lock instructor, and you can find his Leg Lock Mastery Program at www.BJJLegLocks.com/Mastery And today’s breakdown [...] Read more »
I love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and I would like to say I wouldn’t change a thing. There is so much variety in the types of game plans that competitors of this sport use it is truly amazing. Some of these are aggressive game plans, some more passive. I’m not going to debate which one is better, or which one is more successful. I merely bring a point to ponder to the table. We were recently treated [...] Read more »
While traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners will always enjoy grappling with their Gis on, there’s a growing trend among BJJ fighters to learn effective No Gi tactics and techniques. With the popularity of MMA tournaments and submission wrestling tournaments all over the world, it’s easy to understand why so many BJJ students are looking to learn a bit more about the world of No Gi combat. Many also love the speed that it brings. And [...] Read more »