Whether its in the gi or no-gi, grip strength is one of the most important assets for any jiu-jitsu player. Playing guard, guard passing, attacking the back, it doesn’t matter — grapplers are using their grip in essentially every single position. So, how does one develop a crushing grip? In
Read more
Every jiu-jitsu practitioner wants to be stronger, faster, and more mobile. But how does one go about that? What kind of strength is needed in BJJ, and what’s the best way to train that strength? What movements should grapplers be doing to develop crushing strength and lasting stamina, all without
Read more
Having good conditioning for BJJ is crucial for competitive and casual BJJ players alike. If you plan to compete at the highest level, you cannot afford to gas out in the finals. For recreational BJJ artists, having a good gas tank allows you to drill at higher intensities and longer before exhaustion. For
Read more
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,
Read more
Nigh on everyone in the BJJ community is twiddling their thumbs at home, thinking of things they can be doing whilst self-isolating and remaining house-bound. The Coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in ways we didn’t expect – due to the severity – like having to stop training BJJ all
Read more
When a 175lb Brazilian dominated the field at UFC 1 we learned that Brazilian jiu jitsu is king and that muscles and might are no match for technique, or did we? The most common lie we hear in BJJ is that strength doesn’t matter, but it’s far from the truth.
Read more
There are many awesome exercises that can benefit your grappling and BJJ. A lot of people will say Kettlebells are great, some people swear by Olympic lifts, whereas others love battle ropes and sandbags. However, when it comes to “bodybuilding” style movements, there is usually a lot of criticism about
Read more