4 Reasons Your Friends Should Try Jiu-Jitsu
To outsiders, the subculture of BJJ (aka "pajama wrestling") must seem odd at the very least. Afer all, it's a "bunch of sweaty dudes...
How to Teach as a Lower Belt
At Jiu Jitsu Times, reader questions help us give back to the jiu jitsu community by giving us the opportunity to share our experience.
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Garry Tonon On Exclusive Contracts
A Jiu Jitsu Times EXCLUSIVE Feature Article: Garry Tonon and The Case Against Contracts
Garry Tonon has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity and success...
5 Things You Need to Know About the Bren Events Center...
As a follow-up to my piece on 10 Things to Do in Orange County After You Win Pans, here are a few tips you...
The Majority of Jiu Jitsu Practitioners Do Not Compete and Tom...
Tom DeBlass knows a few things about competition. As an IBJJF World Champion, an ADCC veteran, and multiple time ADCC North American Trials Winner,...
Why Compete In Jiu-Jitsu?
Anyone who has spent time training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu knows that there are two aspects that are heavily emphasized by all clubs: competition and...
Jiu-Jitsu: Bad Move Or Innovation?
Given my background in various martial arts, I sometimes do things that are unexpected or considered “wrong.” For example, while still a white belt...
A Woman’s Place: Part 2 of 2
Disclaimer: Again, these experiences may not be universal when it comes to the experiences of women in Jiu-Jitsu. As a male, I still struggle...
Anthony Bourdain Enjoys Training BJJ
Anthony Bourdain is a well known American chef, author, and popular television personality. He is known for his publications and for hosting a travel...
Break it Down: Takedowns & Throws Unveiled
Guard Puller, jumper, take-down user... regardless of your preferred methodology of attack, understanding the WHY & HOW of a technique is imperative to properly...