Homeowner Beat Alleged Burglar with Jiu-Jitsu Training
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly trying to steal tools from a garbage. Problem was, the homeowner was trained in wrestling and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Now 35-year-old Josue Ortiz faces counts of...
View Article2017 Ontario Open is Approaching
One of the biggest, well let’s say THE biggest event and competition of the year is coming soon. In May we will finally be able to test ourselves on the blue and yellow mats at the Soccer Center in...
View ArticleJiu Jitsu everywhere!! No excuses!!
Wherever you are. Whenever, JiuJitsu can be practiced. No matter how rich or poor you are. The ability to train and have FUN is always there and available to whomever wants it. How these kids train and...
View ArticleJiu-jitsu ace Mackenzie Dern wants to be bigger than Ronda Rousey
By Steven Muehlhausen Mackenzie Dern was born to martial arts royalty. Her father, Wellington “Megaton” Dias, was the most dominant jiu-jitsu pracitioner in the 1990s and started bringing his daughter...
View ArticleAfter BJJ Tournament Ontario Doubles Down on “Illegal” Combat Sports
Words by EMagraken Last week NextGen Brazillian Jiu Jitsu hosted an amateur BJJ contest despite the Province saying such events are illegal. In an interesting twist Toronto police officers were...
View ArticleMany variations for the Meaning of “Oss”
You can use the word OSS in many ways as seen in the picture above BUT in all seriousness ( LOL ) the true, real meaning is always something people ask and wonder about and as new people join BJJ it...
View ArticleGeneral Reminder regarding hygiene
By Domenic Passero 1. Bring a clean dry gi to class. 2. If you are doing Thai boxing or wrestling before BJJ bring extra dry clothes for Nogi 3. Wash your gi after every class 4. Trim your finger and...
View ArticleThe Psychology of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Why has BJJ become so popular and inspires such dedication? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, commonly called BJJ, is one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world. First introduced to the US in the 1980’s...
View ArticlePurple Belt a.k.a. “The Rolling Belt”
Black belt Eddie Fyvie shares some thoughts on the purple belt in jiu-jitsu. Eddie Fyvie: Below are some tips, perspectives and ideas for progression at purple belt. Some ideas are focused on what the...
View ArticleBad Posture – How to Fix Rounded Back Desk aka JiuJitsu Posture
Bad Posture – How to Fix Rounded Back Desk Posture (Good for JiuJitsu as well) Here’s a video of me showing you how to correct a kyphotic desk posture. Likely the most commonly known variation of “bad...
View ArticleDon’t try to rush through the belts
It’s funny How people ask to be promote by time just because IBJJF put minimum time for each belt. Don’t forget is minimum, NOT maximum . If you ask me for belt because you already pass your minimum...
View Article18-Year-Old Purple Belt World Pro Champion Ronaldo Silva Suffers Stroke While...
By Averi Clements [Jiu Jitsu Times] Just a couple weeks ago, Brazilian athlete Ronaldo Silva was standing at the top of the podium at the UAEJJF World Pro. A week later, he was a Brasileiro silver...
View ArticleJoe Rogan Arranges To Cover Medical Expenses For Injured Fighter Miriam Nakamoto
Averi Clements – Jiu Jitsu Times In 2013, Invicta fighter Miriam Nakamoto sustained a serious knee injury during a fight with Lauren Murphy. According to Nakamoto, the meniscus injury was holding her...
View ArticleWhat is Combat Jiu Jitsu – An Introduction to a Slapping New Experience in...
JitsTycoon As Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been growing in popularity in mainstream media, it seems that it continues to grow and evolve. There are more and more tournaments and rulesets that are introduced...
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