Surfing and Jiujitsu are my passions, there is something undeniably magnetic about a surfer who trains Brazilian Jiujitsu, or a grappler...

Starting a Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ) class can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether you are looking to improve your fitness, learn...

Brazilian Jiujitsu, commonly known as BJJ, has become one of the most popular martial arts disciplines worldwide. Its unique approach to...

The Grapple for Grappling Supremacy: A Historical Face-Off with Sarcasm and Throwbacks The Evolution of Jiujitsu Let’s get this out of...

Ah, the mythical blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — the belt that says, “I’ve survived the gauntlet, but I’m still on the menu.” For...

Embarking on the path to Brazilian Jiujitsu greatness? Strap in. It’s a long, sweaty journey that’s equal parts awkward flopping,...

(Before you read on, I am in now way being negative to the above martial arts, this is my opinion, and believe that to train for real...

To me this signifies notable traits and characteristics that have taken me 43 years to develop. 22 years in the Royal Marine Commandos as...

Ecological training in Brazilian Jiujitsu, one of the latest buzzwords in the ever evolving world of grappling. If you haven't heard of...

If you’ve ever looked at a black belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu and thought, "That person must be some kind of superhuman"  — well, you’re...

It’s that time again. The gym is packed, social media is drowning in “New Year, New Me” declarations, and everyone seems ready to take...

Ever wondered why people seem almost evangelical about Brazilian Jiujitsu? It’s not just about the cool moves, choking someone out, or...

Brazilian Jiujitsu is more than just a sport; it's an art form, a mental puzzle, and a journey that’s unique to each practitioner....

As parents, we all want our children to grow up strong, confident, and resilient, god knows I do and try to get my son and daughter to...

Welcome to Mahara Jiujitsu, where the mats are fresh, the sweat is real, and the community is absolutely everything. If you’re thinking...

BJJ gradings are (in my opinion) one of the least talked about thing in jiujitsu, there is also this underlying anxiety about discussing...

In the dynamic world of Brazilian Jiujitsu, there is a melting pot of styles, techniques, and philosophies on the mats. As practitioners,...

Mahara Jiujitsu - An in-depth explanation of how to behave before, during and after every class you attend. Following these rules of...

Over the last few weeks I have had a number of questions or conversations about weight training and BJJ, here is my overview of it. When...

When I was younger, I used to think that all martial arts used the same belt system. I was under the impression that a white belt meant...