Braulio Estima Banned for 2 Years By IBJJF
Braulio Estima Banned for 2 Years by IBJJF
Braulio Estima announced yesterday that he has been banned for 2 years by the IBJJF. Estima has...
The importance of team support in Jiu-Jitsu
I just competed in my first tournament with a team that I joined only 8 months ago. So on top of being completely on...
BJJ Kids: Is Winning Always A Good Thing?
BJJ Kids: Is Winning Always A Good Thing?
Many kids are now competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with big tournaments such as the Kids Pan Ams...
5 Feuds That Can Be Settled At Metamoris
Metamoris 5’s main event featuring a rematch between Renzo Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba is a return to the formula that raised Metamoris 3 to...
Meet The Rooster Of Absolute Estevan Martinez
JJT: Can you start by giving us a little background on yourself?
My name is Estevan Martinez. I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I'm a...
The White Belt Guide to Prepping For Your First Tournament
One of the most common questions that comes up on online BJJ forums and message boards is
“How do I prepare for my first tournament...
BJJ Coaches: Attentive or Lacking?
BJJ Coaches: Attentive or Lacking?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors have a very rewarding but daunting job of teaching their students the art of BJJ. Many adult...
Competing As An Introvert
So I have decided that I am going to start competing again. And I use the word again loosely. I’ve been in one tournament....
Egos In Jiu-Jitsu: Do They Disappear Or Get Inflated?
Egos in BJJ: Do They Disappear or Get Inflated?
There is a saying in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu “Leave your ego at the door”. How many...
Why Every Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner Should Train In A Gi
Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners often ask why wearing a gi (the white uniform used in BJJ) is necessary, given that it is big and generally...