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 ...

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 a new video on the Lean Machines' YouTube channel, vloggers John and Leon travel to a Brazilian jiu jitsu gym so that Leon can take part in his first-ever lesson. His instructor for this inaugural ...

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 ...