Advertising Disclosure Sore back, sore neck, calves, arms, shoulders… you name it. Whether you’re new to the sport or you’ve been practicing BJJ for some time, it’s a pretty safe bet you’ve been plagued by at least one of these painful problems. The good news is, post-workout, sore muscles don’t
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Read moreAdvertising Disclosure Practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) doesn’t require much equipment. Some mats, a partner, and maybe a jiu-jitsu gi is all you’ll generally need, but that doesn’t account for protective equipment needed to keep your body safe and ready for another training session. Any grappler that’s spent any amount of
Read moreA groin protector or “cup” is something that is used to protect a grappler’s most important… parts. Even though striking isn’t allowed in BJJ, any seasoned jiu-jitsu practitioner knows that accidental low blows can and do happen. Because a cup protects one of the grappler’s most sensitive (and anatomically unprotected) areas, many
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You would think that since the news got announced sometime early 2020 about the Coronavirus outbreak that people would be more health conscious about viruses wouldn’t you? Well BJJ fighters I’ve got news for you – you also need to wash your belt as well as your Gi. You would
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What Is the BJJ Box? The BJJ Box is a monthly subscription for Jiu Jitsu lovers that are seeking some BJJ related goodies. The boxes can be ordered as a one off, or you can continue the subscription monthly, or pay for a whole year’s worth and forget about payments
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If you’ve ever looked into strength and conditioning methods for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you’ve undoubtedly heard of kettlebell training for BJJ. Benefits Of Kettlebells For BJJ Kettlebells are a great tool for improving strength and conditioning for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They can be used for a variety of goals including strength,
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We are in the midst of a deadly pandemic and asked to do two things when around others: Wear masks and social distance. But Jiu Jitsu requires that you do neither. This has led to divisive measures on how to handle training. Consequently, Jiu Jitsu has hit a massive speed bump. Grappling is
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