Something We Wish We’d Know Before Starting Jiu-Jitsu: The Students View

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Ahhhh, jiu-jitsu!  The money, the glory, the … fame?  Fans calling out your name as you walk to the mats!  Roses floating in the...

5 Opponents for Garry Tonon for Metamoris 6

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With two impressive, highlight reel submission victories at Metamoris 4 and 5, Garry Tonon has established himself as one of the most exciting Jiu...

What Is The Best BJJ Tournament?

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What Is The Best Organization For BJJ Tournaments?   There are thousands of competitors in the BJJ scene these days. Many of them want to earn...

The History Of Kimonos Gi

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Japanese natives created kimonos, and here is a history of Kimonos: Kimonos is the word for traditional Japanese clothing, although previously, it was simply the...

The Purpose And Meaning Of Belts In Martial Arts

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If you had even been to a martial arts training centre, you might have noticed participants dressed in a loose fitting, and white colored...

Guy Fake Handshake To Go For Takedown And Win Gold

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All new jiu jitsu students are taught to display a simple gesture of respect to their opponents, known as the 'slap and bump', prior...

How To Get A Better Grip For Jiu-Jitsu

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If you are beginning to lose your grip, it is important to look into the right exercises in order to make the most of...

Lessons from the Mat: Tap Today, Train Tomorrow

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As I sit and write this article, I find myself in the 3rd week of only being partially able to train. Last weekend, in...

5 Female Matches for Metamoris

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After the 5th edition of Metamoris there were rumbles about the exclusion of female competitors for the 3rd event in a row. The first...

Metamoris Gambling Odds

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In the past year, I have attended multiple Jiu-Jitsu tournaments as a both a participant and to support my teammates who were competing. Usually,...