The minimum time frame from white to black belt in BJJ is 5.5 years, the average time is between 8 to 12 years, and the maximum is 16 years. It all depends on your hard work, dedication, and time you spend on mate and much more. If you train more frequently, such as 5 to…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a popular martial art that teaches kids discipline and self-defence without hurting their opponents. One important part of BJJ is the belt system, which is a path for student’s progress. This article will explore how the BJJ kids belts ranking system works, why it is important and more. By the end…
Bjj stands for “Brazilian jiu-jitsu” which is a one type of martial arts and combat sport used for self-defense based on grappling and ground fighting. The term “Jiu-Jitsu” is of Japanese origin (also spelled “Jujutsu” or “Jujitsu”). Jū (柔) means “gentle, soft, or flexible, and Jutsu (術) means “art, technique, or method. Combined, “Jiu-Jitsu” (柔術)…
Mitsuyo Maeda (1878–1941), also known as Count Combat or Conde Koma, is considered the father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In 1914, he arrived in Brazil and taught Jiu-Jitsu to the Gracie family, who later helped spread the art worldwide. Today, millions of people know and practice Jiu-Jitsu. This article will explore Mitsuyo Maeda’s life from…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…