The image of a person who holds a Jiu jitsu Black belt has a history of being quite mythical in the world of martial arts. When it comes to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there really are no myths present. The integrity of the belt is maintained through strict requirements for performance. Merely memorizing techniques or… Read more »
What is Jiu Jitsu?
A common answer to the question What is Jiu Jitsu would be that it is among the most revolutionary martial arts of recent years. Of course, such a cursory answer does not really narrow down what exactly the art entails and involves. For those curious about what this art is an what it has to offer,… Read more »
BJJ Mount Escapes
Gracie Jiu Jitsu puts a lot of emphasis on escaping from the mount position. You might not see as much emphasis on escaping from this position with other Brazilian Jiu Jitsu systems. Why is it that GJJ places the amount of emphasis on escaping from the mount? Basically, Gracie Jiu Jitsu is self-defense oriented… Read more »
BJJ for fitness in Portland
One of the reasons that people want to start Jiu jitsu fitness training is because of the tremendous benefits jiu jitsu has for physical fitness. People can reach another level of personal fitness without having to spend hours in a gym or going through the same old routine that they have for years. If you walk… Read more »
The Merits of Portland BJJ: Part 2
The merits of training in Portland BJJ. People often call and ask what some of the benefits of training BJJ really are, what can they really expect? Often the answer is simple and quite open, it depends on what it is you are looking for. There are so many benefits to actively training BJJ that… Read more »
Portland BJJ Technique: The Triangle Choke From the Guard
The Triangle Choke form the Guard. One of the beautiful aspects of BJJ techniques is that it does not have to feel comfortable right away the first time you perform a technique, but as you get better at applying it you start to realize why you were practicing in the first place. One of the… Read more »
The BJJ Workout
Some people are slightly confused when they hear others say that BJJ (short for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) provides a much better workout than the traditional forms of working out do. In order to summarize some of the benefits of The BJJ Workout compared to the traditional workout methods, here are a few reasons as to… Read more »
Why is BJJ The Best Self-Defense Martial Art Available?
Why is Jiu jitsu the Best Self-Defense Available? Before we talk about why Jiu jitsu the Best Self-Defense in the world, let’s define the word “best” first. When we say “best”, we’re referring to a martial art that is the most efficient at deterring an unarmed opponent. From this point of view, BJJ is arguably the… Read more »