Go back around 100 years – yes, only 100 years – and that is around the time that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was born. While the exact origins of Jiu Jitsu are hard to pinpoint, it was well established in Japan by the 17th-century. During this time, warring clans fought regularly
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Elaine Perez Caparroz, 55, was attacked and beaten in her apartment in Barra da Tijuca (on the West Side of Rio de Janeiro). Vinícius Batista Serra, 27, was arrested during the act on the morning of February 17, 2019. It appears Caparroz, the mother of fighter Rayron Gracie, knew her
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The mount is a super powerful position in BJJ for many reasons, such as: the variety of submissions available, the control you have, and the difficulty that comes with trying to escape a high mount – to name a few. When you think about it, the mount position is essentially
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A longtime MMA veteran, Josh Barnett is known for his grappling and submission prowess. Because he is trained in both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and catch wrestling, he has a unique approach to grappling. As a part of the roll-out of his new toehold instructional on BJJ Fanatics, Barnett sat down with
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When March 2020 came around, rapper Action Bronson (real name Ariyan Arslani) decided it was time for a change – right at the beginning of the pandemic. Since March 2020, Bronson has lost 140lbs (64kg) – an insane amount of weight. Entwined into his lifestyle change, the rapper has also
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In an age of technology-fuelled fun, kids don’t tend to exercise, join in on sports, or socialise as much as they used to. Kids should learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) because not only does it bring elements of exercise, socializing and brain stimulation to a child’s life, but it also brings
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