The art of Jiu Jitsu is known for its amazing amount of moves. The sheer variety of all these Jiu Jitsu moves is among the prime reasons why so many are attracted to this martial art. Once you see all the amazing sweeps, submissions, reversals, and escapes, you just have to take the initiative to… Read more »
There are some myths surrounding the world of Jiu Jitsu competition and these myths have the unfortunate effect of keeping people who would greatly benefit from taking part in these competitions from actually trying their hand at them. So, let’s take a little time out to dispel some of these myths. First, you do not… Read more »
Not everyone likes to take part in Jiu Jitsu drills because they find them the less appealing aspect of training. Most students of the art prefer to learn a few techniques in class and then take part in free rolling. This is not always the very best approach to training because there is a huge… Read more »
You cannot teach yourself Jiu Jitsu. You need to study under a qualified Jiu Jitsu instructor who can help develop your skills and talents. Who knows? You may learn so much about the art from a qualified instructor that you may end up becoming an instructor yourself. Under the right hands, a really great instructor… Read more »
When you ask people about areas of study in Jiu Jitsu, you will hear a great many discussions about throws, sweeps, and submissions. However, you might not hear many people discuss Jiu Jitsu conditioning which is a tremendous oversight. Conditioning does play a major role in how well you can succeed in the art. Much… Read more »
The topic of Judo vs Jiu Jitsu is a complex one. To those who might not be familiar with the martial arts, Judo and Jiu Jitsu might seem to be very much the same. You really would have a tough time telling them apart if you looked at still photos of the respective arts’ practitioners… Read more »
What are the Jiu Jitsu Weight Classes? If you have decided you wish to try your luck in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament, you deserve a pat on the back for taking the initiative to give competition a try. For those wondering how the playing field is leveled out in these tournaments – both Gi… Read more »
There are certain moves which can be dubbed the quintessential Jiu Jitsu submissions. Among them would be the armbar, the triangle, the rear naked choke, and one of the most legendary of all….The jiu jitsu kimura. What makes this particular submission so unique is that it is one of the few that is named… Read more »
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