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Staying Motivated in BJJ

Conclusion Motivation is something that waxes and wanes for all of us. Hopefully after you read this post you’ll get a boost of motivation to keep hitting the mats. I have found that BJJ training has been nothing but a positive in my life. I get (and provide) value by training in

Why is "Pulling Guard" mocked in the BJJ community?

A lot of folks don't seem to understand that there's a separation between these three things. If you're good at one, it will make it easier to be good at the others. If you practice two, then you'll most certainly be able to apply that knowledge to catch up with the third. The si

What to do when someone goes unconscious from a choke

Getting choked out happens in the world we have created for ourselves. It's so common that most of us are aware of what to do in the case that it does - and we can all laugh at it whether we're the choker, chokee or just an observer.

John Danaher explains why he always wears rashguards

First, they are very comfortable, Second, they are easily washed and dried. Third, they are extremely low maintenance/wrinkle free/easily packed for travel etc. Fourth, being a low friction material, they are well adapted for wear under a jacket. Fifth, They enable me to comforta

Ronda announces "I would love to have a chance to be the Jiu-Jitsu world champion".

Motorcycle Rider subdues road-rager with Knee-on-Chest

Moldova's Valeriu Duminica shows an incredible transition from takedown and into submission

Roger Gracie returns to competition to defeat Rodrigo Comprido with simple, effective Jiu Jitsu

"Water can flow, or it can crash." Here's some flowing...

BJJ First Aid Essentials

Someone bugging you at the bar? Use Jeff Glover's "Bar Darce"

Mackenzie Dern wins first World Championship as Black Belt

How to replace the rope drawstring in your gi pants. (BONUS: How to put your pants on)

Top BJJ & Grappling matches of 2015 [Part 1]

Maynard James Keenan, of Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer receives his Purple Belt

Women to look out for at 2015 Worlds

Pretty slick way to trap the bottom arm for RNC

Eddie Bravo has re-uploaded EBI 3

The Psychology of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

A poem for Jiu Jitsu

COPS, USING AN ARMLOCK, SLAM WOMAN’S FACE AND SAY SHE “PUNCHED” THEM, GET REFUTED BY VIDEO

Good instructional on Front Headlock Takedowns. Works Gi or NoGi

Street fight. ****WARNING -- VERTICAL VIDEO**** Oh, and some language.

Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu Talks about his BJJ Journey. (Warning: Low sound quality)

Donkey Guard -- Or Cat Guard?

Mindset for BJJ Competition

Guilherme Mendes Retires From BJJ Competition

Female kickboxer knocks out sex attacker who pounces as she walks home

Metamoris is not securely processing your credit card transactions

Ronda Rousey v Cat Zingano Preview: Takedowns and Striking