Nouvelles

  • What Makes a Great BJJ Academy?

    Poster by Araz M·
    Two martial artists compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, one wearing a blue gi and the other a white gi, on a mat.

    A simple Google search on your phone will give you plenty of jiu jitsu gym options. To find the right one, narrow your search using a list of important factors. When a BJJ gym has these items, or most of...

  • What to Wear to No-Gi BJJ: A Complete Beginner’s Clothing Guide

    Poster by Araz M·
    Two BJJ athletes in black rash guard face each other in a wrestling or grappling stance against a dark background.

    Knowing what to wear to a no-gi training session can take one worry off your mind, especially when you walk into a no-gi class for the first time. And, it helps you stay focused on the mat. No gi BJJ...

  • What Are Spats in BJJ and Do You Need Them?

    Poster by Araz M·
    Side view of a shirtless person wearing black spats with KNGZ printed near the ankle, standing barefoot against a plain background.

    The first time your bare skin drags across a dry mat, it stings, your shins feel like they’ve met a cheese grater. That is usually when you wish there were something to protect your skin. Below, we’ll explain what spats...

  • What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Really?

    Poster by Araz M·
    What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Really?

    Picture yourself pinned under a much larger opponent, the kind of situation where raw strength usually wins. Except, it doesn't have to. Perhaps you've seen it on TV or had a friend badgering you to just come to one class....

  • Is BJJ Good Cardio for Beginners?

    Poster by Araz M·
    Is BJJ Good Cardio for Beginners?

    If your first BJJ class felt less like a workout and more like a fight for your life, don’t panic, you’re right on schedule. It’s a rite of passage for every newcomer to realize that gym cardio and jiu jitsu...