Tampa (BLOOM) – Welcome to the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), where art meets athleticism, and gentle becomes a relative term. If you’re a BJJ white belt, eager to embark on this exciting journey ...

Tye Ruotolo believes jiu-jitsu is much more friendly for beginners than MMA. Aside from being a ONE world champion and one of the most recognizable faces in the world of submission grappling, Tye ...

Even for experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students the open guard can be daunting position because it is one of the most complex and quickly evolving positions. Seemingly every variation has its own ...

In part one of this series we stressed the importance of perfecting the so-called basic techniques. In this article we will elaborate more on these techniques, also known as fundamentals. These are ...

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Jacob Bornemann, 15, is a student at the Illinois Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Mascoutah. Zia Nizami znizami@bnd.com Jacob Bornemann, of Addieville, is a master at manipulation, at least on the mat.

Mastering BJJ is like building a strong foundation for a magnificent castle. It all starts with understanding the fundamentals. In BJJ, leverage is your magical power, control is your fortress, and ...