The Gracie Combatives program, which teaches BJJ beginners basic self defense, takes 108 days. However, through the belt system, graduating from beginner to blue belt takes 2-3 years. However, those...
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Boxing is considered a martial art because it fits the definition of a martial art perfectly. It is a combat skill that can be used for self-defense, as a sport, or used by the military as a means of...
BJJ vs Japanese Jiu-Jitsu – Key Differences and Similarities
JJJ and BJJ share techniques such as joint locks, chokeholds, grappling and takedowns. However, BJJ does not teach the strikes or throws seen in JJJ. Both arts promote discipline, respect and...
Even though it is not viewed as traditional martial art like Karate, wrestling fits into the definition of a martial art as a fighting system with codes, traditions, and a set of prescribed movements...
Rapid weight cut begins approximately five days before the weigh-in. Fighters start dehydrating themselves and cutting out all forms of carbohydrates and restrict salt(sodium) intake. In the final...
Verifying a BJJ black belt’s lineage will ensure you receive quality training from a certified BJJ black belt instructor. Training under a fraudulent instructor will teach you poor and incomplete...
