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Garry Lee Tonon: The Lion Killer
Without a doubt one of the most exciting grapplers of the last decade has been Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon. Since he exploded onto the scene with his performance at ADCC 2013, he had made his mark
Continue readingKeenan Cornelius: The Lapel Magician
Without a doubt one of the best and most innovative grapplers of this generation is Keenan Cornelius BJJ. Keenan is a lapel magician! He has changed the Gi Jiu Jitsu game with the clever utilization
Continue readingGordon “The King” Ryan – BJJ No Gi Grappling’s Best American Athlete
Having the nickname “The King” holds a lot of weight. It means that you are one of the best at what you do. Gordon King Ryan has done more than enough to earn that nickname. He is a multi time world
Continue readingWhy BJJ Training for Police Officers Should be a Mandatory Requirement
For years, the BJJ community have been saying ad nauseam that police officers need BJJ training. Unfortunately, after the tragic death of George Floyd this issue has been coming up again. Being
Continue readingA Brief Overview of the Basic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Positions
Are you new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? If you’re just starting out, it can often get intimidating on the various techniques and positions available for you. In this guide, we go over some of
Continue readingTop 10 Most Famous Jiu Jitsu Quotes and What do they Mean?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is full of many elite BJJ fighters that have continuously worked on their craft and have become an inspiration to many other practitioners. Some
Continue readingCraig Jones – BJJ’s Best Australian No Gi Grappler
“Being a professional Jiu Jitsu athlete beats having a 9-5 job.”- Craig Jones. You wouldn’t think Australia would be home to one of the best no Gi grapplers in the world. But Craig
Continue readingGracie Jiu Jitsu vs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: What are the differences and similarities?
In Jiu Jitsu, it may all seem the same, but there are subtle differences between each academy. The biggest one being Gracie Jiu Jitsu vs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Some of you may say is there really a difference
Continue readingFiras Zahabi- Tristar Gym Head Coach
Avid MMA fans that have been following the sport for some time might recognize the name Tristar Gym. It is one the most respected academies in the world - producing world class MMA fighters and BJJ athletes. The
Continue readingHow Long Does it Take to Get a Black Belt in BJJ?
This question about how long does it take to get a Black Belt in BJJ is always something that any amateur, beginner or a non-practitioner is curious about. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt system is very
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