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What Is No-Gi BJJ? How It Differs from Gi and Which to Start With
BJJ has two main styles. With the gi, you wear a heavy uniform similar to a judo gi. Without the gi, you wear shorts and a rash guard, like wrestling gear. The techniques overlap a lot, but the two feel very different on the mat. People often ask which one to start with and what…
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BJJ for Women: Why It’s One of the Best Martial Arts to Learn
BJJ is one of the few martial arts that was specifically designed with a smaller, weaker person in mind. The whole point of the art, going back to the Gracie family in Brazil, was that technique and leverage should beat size and strength. That premise still holds, and it makes BJJ a very strong…
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Closed Guard BJJ: Everything Beginners Need to Know
Closed guard is the position where you are on your back with your legs wrapped around your opponent’s waist and your ankles crossed behind them. It is one of the first positions you learn and one of the most useful for the rest of your career. Even at the highest levels, closed guard is still…
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How to Train BJJ Without Getting Injured: A Practical Guide
BJJ is one of the safer combat sports, but it is not zero risk. People get hurt. The good news is most injuries in BJJ are avoidable. They come from ego, fatigue, bad partners, or training habits that build up problems over time. Fix those and you can train for decades without serious issues.
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The Triangle Choke: Step-by-Step Setup and Finishing Tips
The triangle is one of the most satisfying submissions in BJJ. You trap your opponent between your legs, lock the figure-four, and squeeze. The choke uses their own shoulder against the side of their neck. When it works, it works fast. When it does not, it is usually because of details that are…