Catch Wrestling vs BJJ: A Comprehensive Comparison
Posted by Marc Berman onBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and catch wrestling are two of the most influential and effective grappling arts in the world. While both disciplines share the ultimate goal of controlling and submitting an opponent, they are defined...
IBJJF Weight Classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: The Ultimate Guide
Posted by Marc Berman onIn competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), weight classes play a vital role in ensuring fairness and safety by matching competitors against opponents of similar size and weight. The International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), as...
The Rear Naked Choke How to Execute It Like a Pro
Posted by Marc Berman onThe rear naked choke is one of the most fundamental and effective submissions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It is prized for its efficiency and reliability from the back control position, allowing practitioners to neutralise opponents...
Pure Jiu-Jitsu: Returning to the Roots of Grappling
Posted by Marc Berman onPure Jiu-Jitsu in the context of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is about going back to the fundamentals of grappling. It focuses on technique, control, and leverage, emphasising how smaller practitioners can overcome larger opponents through proper...
Leg Locks in BJJ: The Ultimate Submission Game-Changer
Posted by Marc Berman onLeg locks have become an integral part of modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), recognised for their efficiency and versatility. While traditionally less emphasised than armlocks or chokes, BJJ leg locks are now considered game-changers by many...