Purple Belt a.k.a. “The Rolling Belt”
Black belt Eddie Fyvie shares some thoughts on the purple belt in jiu-jitsu.
Eddie Fyvie:
Below are some tips, perspectives and ideas for progression at purple...
The Most Important 6 Submissions that White Belts Should Learn in...
Just how many submissions (and their variations!) are there in brazilian jiu-jitsu?Dozens?Hundreds?
So the question becomes which submissions should the beginning student of bjj concentrate...
The 6 Sweeps You Should Learn First in Bjj
Ask many bjj black belts what their favorite part of brazilian jiu-jitsu is and they'll tell you: Sweeps!
One of the coolest things about bjj...
10 Types of People Who Quit BJJ
If you have been at the same Jiu Jitsu academy for at least two years, you have likely seen many faces come and go....
Something That Pisses Off Upper Belts
I recall a conversation with a white belt friend of mine who was one year into BJJ.
He told me that he was rolling with...
The Meaning Of “OSS” Or “OSU”
The use of "OSU!" or "OSS!" in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and other forms of martial art stems from traditional Japanese Okinawan karate. When looking...
The Value and Meaning of Stripes
Many academies have a system in place by which they promote between promotions. This is done by putting a little tape “stripe” on the...
Jiu-Jitsu Officially Announced As An Event For The 2024 Olympics
History was made today as the International Olympic Committee announced the inclusion of jiu-jitsu in the 2024 Olympics.
For years there has been much debate...
According To Report: Average Male 4,000% Less Effective In Fights Than...
The gist of the report: average male 4 000% less effective in fights than they imagine. It turns out that men like to talk...
5 Burdens of the New Big Guy in BJJ
Just remember that nobody rooted for Goliath when David laid him out with a slingshot. Everybody talks about the plight of the smallest guy or...