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...

Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can be an exciting yet challenging journey. There are physical, mental, and technical hurdles to...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art known for its emphasis on technique, leverage, and finesse. While strength and athleticism certainly...

How often should you be training BJJ? The answer is not a simple one. When we start training BJJ, most of us are torn. On one side is...

THIS BLOG IS FOR AWARENESS, the content may seem extreme, but injuries do happen like any sport. The way you train with your training...

Yesterday, I was having a conversation with one of our blue belts. He casually mentioned how awesome the culture at our academy was and...

There are many reasons to practice a martial art like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Several are obvious: To Improve self-defence, to become...

Leg locks are a Grappling (BJJ/Sambo/Catch Wrestling/etc) submission technique that, if performed properly, put your opponent’s leg...

Harness the Power of Judo Grips in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Judo practitioners are renowned for their formidable grips, with a common adage in...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It has grown exceptionally fast over the last few years...

It all started with a coffee with Jordan Desborough Jarvis, a humble but amazing grappler and fighter. I had just started to leave the...

I don't believe in all this "New Year New Me" rubbish, you either put a rocket up your butt and get to it or you don't. The hardest thing...

From the initial conception of Mahara Jiujitsu Academy in January to where the Academy is now, I can simply say I am blown away. The...