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DEVELOPING ATTRIBUTES IN YOUR BJJ

Words: Oliver GeddesWhen we train jiu jitsu we are generally taught to progress our technique whenever possible, and not rely on whatever physical gifts we might possess as using and...

POLARIS PRO CREATIVE DIRECTOR ON NEW JUDGING SYSTEM

Last month saw leading jiu jitsu superfight specialists, Polaris Pro, announce a new judging system to be implemented at their future events. These changes see the organisation move away from...

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ROLL WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER

2x European Champion, Emilia Tuukkanen, on the trials and tribulations of training with her boyfriend, Santeri LiliusFollow Emilia via her athlete page www.facebook.com/EmiliaTuukkanenBJJFollow Santeri via his athlete page www.facebook.com/SanteriLiliusBJJ I don’t know about...

CULTURE CLASH: FROM JAPAN TO BRAZIL

Words: Matt JardineBy now, most within the BJJ community are aware of the inextricable link between Brazil and Japan, but as the South Americans modified and ‘evolved’ the techniques of...

‘WIDE BELTS’ & JUDGING PROGRESSION IN BJJ

Anyone who has trained BJJ for any significant amount of time will have, whether they realise it or not, danced the `Brazilian Tango`.In case it doesn`t immediately spring to mind, let...

WHAT COMPETITION TEACHES US FINANCIALLY

About the author: Brearin Land is the CEO of Irvine Wealth Management and world renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt at the Gracie Barra Headquarters. He has combined his martial arts leadership with his knowledge...

EBI 5 COUNTDOWN SHOW

Eddie Bravo Invitational 5 goes down this coming weekend, so check out the talent they’ve lined up for us!

BJJ SUPREMO VISITS BRITISH ARMY TEAM

The British Army's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team held its annual seminar at the Combat Sports Centre in Aldershot, where members were treated to a masterclass from the founding father of...

THE ULTIMATE BJJ THEMED GIFT LIST

With 2x European Champion, Emilia Tuukkanen || Instagram @emiliatuukkanenSo, it’s the 1st of December, which means that the lovely (or feared) Christmas Season is here! Getting that perfect gift for your...

FIRST BJJ CHARACTER ADDED TO STREET FIGHTER SERIES

Pictures via CapcomDuring his visit to the Brazil Game Show, Capcom executive Yoshinori Ono had the pleasure of finally showing off Street Fighter V newcomer, Laura Matsuda of Brazil. Laura is...