Martial Arts

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

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a grappling based martial art that uses concepts of leverage, angles, and timing to take down, control, and submit an opponent with joint locks or strangles.

The deadliest martial arts in the world are Krav Maga, Rough and Tumble, Vale Tudo, Bacom, Line, Silat, Muay Thai, MCMAP, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

The Kung Fu belt progression is: White, Yellow, Gold, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown, Red, and Black, with categories ranging from Novice (Yellow to Orange) to Intermediate (Green to Purple) and Advanced (Brown to Black).

Catch wrestling is a form of wrestling that involves pinning as well submissions such as joint locks, compression locks, as well as twisting locks with some styles even including strangles.

The best bjj gym bags are 1.Under Armour Duffle Bag 2. Gold BJJ Back Pack 3. Venum Backpack 4. Gold BJJ Dufflebag 5. Elite Duffle Bag

Kyusho Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on pressure points. However, it is not an effective martial art for self-defense.

The best jiu jitsu soaps are 1. Gold BJJ 2. Martial Arts Soap 3. Armbar Soap

The best mouthguards for bjj are:

*Best Overall:* Venum Challenger

Most Easy to Breathe with: Sisu

Most Protection: Shock Doctor

Best Fit: Impact Custom

Gracie Jiu Jitsu represents Brazilian Jiu Jitsu trained and taught the way that the Gracie family originally intended. It has a strong focus on self defense and less focus on sport or competition based Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Gracie JJ focuses on getting into a dominant position and styaing there. However, they are both very similar.