The 100% Brazilian jiu-jitsu journal: news, official rules, profiles
All our articles to help you start, improve and last in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. From your first class to the belt system, through fundamental techniques and methods to improve on a busy schedule — practical advice written by practitioners, not theorists.
Guard player or passer? Pressure or speed? Sooner or later, every practitioner asks what their style in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu really is. This guide covers what shapes a game, how to build it brick by brick, and the mistakes that cost you months. Watch a mat on a sparring night: within seconds you can tell who … Read more
BJJ and Luta Livre are two Brazilian submission arts that look very similar, yet they come from different roots. Brazilian jiu-jitsu descends from judo and was traditionally practised in the gi, whereas Luta Livre comes from catch wrestling and is practised without a gi. Today, on the no-gi mat, the two resemble each other so … Read more
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is still a male-dominated sport today. Yet the number of women practising BJJ is exploding all over the world, and in France too. The reasons are many: effective self-defense, self-confidence, complete physical conditioning, a tight-knit community. But for a woman who is just starting out, stepping onto the mat can feel intimidating. This … Read more
On the edge of the mat, a father speaks softly to his daughter. Not just any father, not just any coach: Rafael Mendes — multiple-time world champion and a modern jiu-jitsu legend. Yet in this moment, we don’t see the champion; we see the man — grounded, emotional, guiding his little girl before her very … Read more
Two sessions a week. That’s the reality for most people who train BJJ twice a week — or even less. Between work, family and everything else, very few practitioners can afford to live on the mats five or six days a week. And yet, the common myth persists: if you’re not training daily, you’re not … Read more
In Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the belt isn’t an accessory. It’s a marker. It tells where you’ve been, what you’ve been through, and how committed you are to this martial art. But unlike judo or karate, the BJJ belt system is deliberately slow. There are only five adult ranks (white, blue, purple, brown, black), and each one … Read more
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids: what they really learn When looking for a sport for their child, most parents consider the classics: soccer, judo, dance, swimming… Enrolling a child in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or BJJ) isn’t always top of mind. And yet, it’s a unique discipline that combines respect, self-defense, self-confidence, and emotional control—essential qualities for a … Read more
Starting at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy means diving into a demanding, yet exciting journey. You’ll discover a new world, strange terminology, unusual positions: and above all, a unique atmosphere. But before even stepping onto the tatami, one key question arises: where should you train? With so many clubs available (or sometimes very few in rural … Read more
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been booming over the past few years. So here’s a quick overview of why you should give BJJ a try, and everything this amazing martial art has to offer! Why start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Thinking about trying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), but not sure if it’s right for you? Don’t worry: this martial art … Read more
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