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Zack is an avid jiu jitsu practitioner and martial arts nerd. He currently holds a brown belt in BJJ. When not on the mats or in the gym, he can be found going for walks with his wife, attempting (and often failing) to train his dog, and frequently obsessing over a specific hobby only to forget about it a week later.

Protein and Muscle Building for BJJ – A Quick Guide for BJJ

No, jiu jitsu alone does not build muscle in the sense that pure weight lifting does.

How Many Calories Does Jiu Jitsu Burn? A Quick BJJ Weight Loss Guide

On average the basic bjj class burned 575 calories and an advanced bjj class (more sparring*) burned 750 calories for a 190 lb male.

Jiu Jitsu Origin – A Brief History of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian jiu jitsu originated when Japanese jiujitsu and Judo was brought to Brazil by Mitsuyo Maeda in the early 1900s where it was taught to Luiz França, Jacintho Ferro and Carlos Gracie who are credited as the founders of Brazilian jiu jitsu.

What’s the Best BJJ Beginner Submission? (And Why It’s the Triangle)

So whats the best bjj beginner submission?If you are starting jiu jitsu and are curious as what would be considered the best beginner submission that you should learn first, especially …

BJJ vs Wrestling: Who Has the Advantage? (Full Breakdown)

Wrestling teaches a faster pace and stronger emphasis on takedowns and pinning techniques in its athletes while Brazilian jiu jitsu puts more emphasis on leverage, control, and submissions with less emphasis on takedowns.

How Good Is a BJJ Blue Belt (Is a Blue Belt Dangerous?)

A blue belt should know the positions, goals, and common submissions of Brazilian jiu jitsu. They would likely have the upper hand vs anyone entirely untrained.

What is the best way to learn from jiu jitsu instructionals?

The best way to learn from jiu jitsu instructionals is by splitting them up into small digestible chunks, watching and understanding the material, drilling the techniques, and then using them effectively in live training.

BJJ Strength Training – How to Add Weight Lifting to your Jiu Jitsu

BJJ and Weight Lifting Split

Hard Upper Body Day Sets Rep Range
Bench Press 4 8-12
Shoulder Press 3 8-12
Bent Over Row 4 8-12
Lateral Delt Raise 3 8-12
Bicep Curls 3 8-12
Hanging Knee Raise 2 10-20