BJJ Articles & Guides

Japanese jujutsu master in a hakama teaching a BJJ purple belt in a wooden dojo
Jujitsu vs Jiu Jitsu: Japanese Jujutsu vs BJJ Explained

What is jujitsu, and how is Japanese ju-jitsu different from Brazilian jiu jitsu? Compare techniques, sparring, belts and self-defense to see which to train.

Two BJJ practitioners demonstrating a no-gi technique
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu: What It Is & Gi vs No-Gi BJJ Explained

What is no-gi jiu jitsu? See how no-gi BJJ changes grips, techniques and rules vs the gi, what to wear to class, and which one is harder or better for MMA.

Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje grapple at UFC 274
BJJ Submissions List: 10 Most Common Chokes & Joint Locks

The BJJ submissions list every grappler should know: 10 common jiu jitsu chokes and joint locks, the best from guard and which are banned in competition.

Inside a BJJ tournament
The Ultimate Guide to Competing in BJJ: Tips for Your First Time

BJJ Competition Mastery - Proven Tips for First-Time Fighters

Older BJJ white belt in a gi defending as a black gi partner pressures from the top during class
Is BJJ Hard to Learn? What Beginners Struggle With Most

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu hard to learn? Discover why beginners struggle, what makes BJJ feel difficult, and how long it takes before it starts to click.

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