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2009 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Preview
By: Jeff Chan
On November 9, 2009, the world's best no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters will test their submission techniques at the third annual World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship. more...
What Makes a Good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi
By: Stuart Cooke
When buying a BJJ Gi, a grappler will want cloth that is flexible, but durable and suitable for the style of BJJ training they are participating in. more...
The Rise of Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
By: Stuart Cooke
Despite being a relatively new martial art, Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has become one of the most popular forms of grappling in the world. more...
The History of Japanese Jiu Jitsu
By: Stuart Cooke
After original development by the Samurai, Jiu Jitsu, or JuJitsu, has evolved into a number of different Martial Arts with many different areas of focus. more...
By: Stuart Cooke
Many martial arts take a toll on the human body. With hard joint locks and throwing techniques, Jiu Jitsu can be hard to train in without additional exercise. more...
Leglocks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
By: Jeff Chan
Leglocks are a devastating family of submission techniques for BJJ and submission grappling. Why are they ignored - even discouraged - by many Brazilian jiu-jitsu clubs? more...
By: Stuart Cooke
In both Brazilian and Japanese Jiu Jitsu, there are many options for fighting on the ground. Here are a few examples. more...
2009 IBJJF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mundial
By: Jeff Chan
Between June 4th and 7th, 2009, the stars of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu world gathered in Long Beach, California to battle for BJJ's most prestigious title. more...
Using Your Head in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
By: Jeff Chan
Effective BJJ fighters (both gi and no-gi) know how to dominate an opponent by using their own head as a "third arm" and/or by controlling their opponent's head. more...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Theory & Technique Review
By: Stuart Cooke
Published in 2001, Renzo and Royler's title on their family's style of Jiu Jitsu is one of the best in print. more...
Importance of Leg Control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
By: Jeff Chan
Controlling an opponent's legs is an often overlooked concept in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The legs are a fighter's foundation - take them away and they're dead in the water. more...
By: Stuart Cooke
Osoto-Gari means major outer reap and is a move in which you break an attacker's balance over one leg and then kick it out. more...
By: Stuart Cooke
There are thousands of techniques within the art of Jiu Jitsu. Here are a a few to learn. more...
2009 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup
By: Jeff Chan
On May 1st and 2nd, 2009, over 222 Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters from 32 countries converged at a landmark event - the first Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup. more...
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