In the dynamic world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the sweep is one of the fundamental techniques employed to gain a dominant position over an opponent. These techniques can drastically alter the ...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) emerged in the early 20th century, when the Gracie family in Brazil adapted techniques from traditional Jiu-Jitsu, focusing particularly on ground fighting and submission ...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a predominantly ground-based martial art. Unlike other martial arts that focus on strikes and/or kicks, jiu-jitsu focuses on close-contact “grappling” holds and techniques, and ...

The overhook might seem like a simple grip, but it is a game-changer in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ ... To execute these techniques, step close to your opponent, pivot to build momentum, and use ...

It first began as armored wrestling, which then sportified into Judo, and later derived as Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. This program will unravel the techniques that have been passed down to this day.

Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championships kick off on March 19, with Juvenile grapplers taking to the mats on March 22. Here’s how to ...

Starting a new journey in martial arts can feel intimidating; however, the challenge of stepping through the door or making ...

These are ne-waza, also known as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the fighting system and the ... try to bring each other down with various throwing techniques, with points awarded for how effective the ...

Martial arts schools from around the Peace region were well represented at a recent spring Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) tournament.