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Is Ju-Jitsu Making a Comeback?

By: John Glimmerveen

Tracing its roots back over 2500 years, Ju-Jitsu (loosely translated to mean: compliant techniques) can proudly claim to be the forerunner of all modern martial arts. more...

2009 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Results

By: Jeff Chan

On November 8th, 2009, the third annual World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Tournament brought the world's best Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling specialists to Long Beach. more...

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...

Training for Jiu Jitsu

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...

Jiu Jitsu Ground Techniques

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...

How to do Osoto-Gari

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...

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