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Top 5 BJJ Purple Belt Requirements
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), you start with a white belt. On average fter 1 to 2 years and meeting certain requirements, you earn your blue belt. From there, you move to the purple belt, which is a significant milestone in your journey. However, earning your purple belt is not easy. Below, we discussed the 5…
BJJ Purple Belt Guide
When you start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) training, you begin with a white belt. After meeting specific requirements, you earn the blue belt. After that, you get the 3rd BJJ purple belt which shows the intermediate level of your skill and knowledge. At this stage, you have a solid understanding of techniques such as BJJ positions,…
Mike Israetel: A New BJJ Black Belt Athlete
Mike Israetel, born on June 2, 1991, and widely known as Dr Mike Israetel (real name Michael Israetel), holds a Ph.D. in Sports Physiology. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, bodybuilder, fitness coach, YouTuber, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization (RP), a company that offers science-based fitness and nutrition programs, including personalized plans for fat…
BJJ Blue Belt Requirements (10 Steps)
When students enter in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), they start with a white belt that has no stripes. A stripe is a small piece of tape or fabric added to the belt to signify progress within a specific belt rank. There are a total of four stripes that students must earn before advancing to the next…
BJJ Blue Belt: Complete Guide with FAQs
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art focused on ground fighting and submission holds. It teaches techniques like joint locks and chokeholds to control or submit an opponent, even if they are bigger or stronger. The goal is to use technique and leverage to outsmart your opponent rather than relying on strength. The BJJ belt…
BJJ White Belt – 12 Important Goals & 4 Techniques
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu white belt is the beginner rank for all BJJ students. When students start BJJ, they receive a white belt. There is no age limit for this belt whether the student is 4 years old, 20, or even 50, they all start with this belt. This rank shows that the student is new…
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8 Levels of BJJ Ranking System (Complete Guide)
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), a belt is a way to show how skilled and experienced a person is. Beginners start with a white belt. As they get better, they earn belts in different colors, like blue, purple, brown black, and red. Each belt shows how much someone has learned and practiced, and each belt has…
Gracie Family Tree With Pictures
The Gracie Family is one of the most important families in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and mixed martial arts (MMA). Originally from Belém, a city in Brazil, They helped make BJJ into its own special fighting style, different from traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. This new version of Jiu-Jitsu focused on giving smaller fighters techniques to defend themselves…
Top 10 Benefits of BJJ (Well-Researched & In-Depth Guide)
Jiu-Jitsu, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is a self-defense martial art in which a smaller and weaker person can effectively defeat a larger and stronger opponent. Thanks to the Gracie family, who introduced BJJ from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu in 1914, they include many techniques from Judo and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, especially those focused on ground fighting. There are…
12 Best BJJ Fighters in the World (Top Picks)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has created some of the best and most important fighters in martial arts history. Starting with the Gracie family in 1914 and continuing to today’s top fighters, these athletes have changed the sport with their amazing skills, smart strategies, and hard work. There are many greatest BJJ fighters in the world, but…
History of Jiu-Jitsu (4 Thousand Years Ago to Now)
The term “Jiu-Jitsu” is a Japanese word which means “gentle art” and jiu-jitsu is popular in Brazil which is a country in South America so that’s why it’s called Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). Jiu-Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a type of martial arts and combat sport used for self-defense based on grappling and ground fighting….
32 Types of Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most popular martial arts worldwide, was created by the Japanese in the 1400s and became popular in the 1800s because of the Kano Jigoro (Judo expert). If you want to learn more, check out our article about the History of Jiu-Jitsu. There are many types of Jiu-Jitsu today, most are…