Both BJJ and Judo use a Gi, have similar techniques and were created for anyone of any size or fitness level. However, BJJ matches have a time limit and favour ground-fighting over standing due to a...
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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...
The color of the gi in BJJ holds no significance as to the level of progression in the martial art. The traditional color of the gi is white but blue or black are also acceptable to practice the art....
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...
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...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is currently not an Olympic sport. To qualify, it will need to be represented by an independent non-profit international organization, adopt world-wide competition standards that...
