Let me share with you the moment I started my martial arts journey and had to decide which of boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to pursue. Spoiler: I picked BJJ, but after some thought, I see why newbies may first choose boxing. Picture this: I walk inside a little martial arts dojo. BJJ mats round […]
There are some important differences between boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Let’s look at some of them. Boxing was first used as a sport in Ancient Rome. It may have existed before that, though. BJJ, on the other hand, came to Brazil in the early 1900s. So, boxing has been around for a lot longer. As
The Day I Realized. Submissions Are The Ultimate Weapon in BJJ! Allow me to tell you about the day I fell in love with submission hunting. It was during a casual roll at the gym, but it seemed like I had unlocked a superpower. Do you remember that “aha!” moment when everything suddenly clicks? Yes, it
Let me tell you about when I figured out what works in a street fight. It was not beautiful, but it was eye-opening. Consider this: a late-night pizza drive evolved into a crash lesson in practical self-defense! So it’s Friday night, and I’m standing outside this small pizza place with my friend, James. Now James
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a famous mixed martial arts fighter who has won all 29 of his fights. In 2012, he joined the UFC and has since had 13 tough fights. In the Octagon, Nurmagomedov fought tough opponents like Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, and Conor McGregor, but he won all of his fights and never lost
Professional boxing is known for being intense and exciting. To keep things fair and competitive, fighters are put into different weight classes. This grouping lets athletes compete against others of the same weight, which makes games safer and more strategic. In professional boxing, there are different weight classes. This guide will go over those. Watch
Student athletes in colleges and universities like to compete in collegiate wrestling, a grappling martial arts sport. There are, however, different weight classes in collegiate wrestling compared to freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Each weight division requires specific qualifications and skills. Imagine you are a young athlete who wants to learn how to do collegiate or
What are the pros of training in MMA? MMA, or mixed martial arts, is one of the oldest sports and has been popular ever since it began. When MMA fights became professional, a lot of fighters from all over the world became interested in it. It is the most popular combat sport today and has
Find out how training builds mental toughness that makes you unstoppable. “Adversity introduces a person to themselves.” Einstein Life can feel like an unending enemy who is always pushing you to your limits. But for people who do MMA or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, each roll, round, and fight gives them tools to deal with the hardest
Find Peace, Strength, and Clarity on the Mats “Sometimes, the best way to clear your mind is to lose yourself in the roll.” Things don’t always go as planned in life. We can feel a lot of stress, anxiety, and emotional problems. But for many, Jiu-Jitsu is a unique form of therapy because it combines
