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Do They Use Knives In BJJ? Everything You Need To Know
Because Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – or as its more commonly known ‘BJJ’ – is a very new form of martial arts, there are a lot of misconceptions...
King Calisthenics
Feb 23, 20244 min read
Do I Have To Have A Gi For My First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes?
Starting a new sport or martial art can be nerve wracking because you may have to turn up on your own to a class where everyone else is...
King Calisthenics
Feb 23, 20244 min read
Can You Perform Ankle Locks In BJJ?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ for short, is a South American martial art that is closely related to Judo. Much like judo, this combat sport...
King Calisthenics
Feb 22, 20244 min read
Can White Belts Get Stripes In BJJ? (Beginner’s Guide)
Have you recently started learning BJJ and want to know if white belts can get stripes? Perhaps you have considered starting BJJ and want...
King Calisthenics
Feb 22, 20244 min read
Can I Teach BJJ As A Blue Belt?
Are you on the fence about joining a BJJ gym because the courses are taught by a blue belt? Or, as a blue belt, are you considering...
King Calisthenics
Feb 22, 20244 min read
Can I Practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Alone?
There are a lot of different martial arts and combat sports out there that people love watching and learning about. However, one of the...
King Calisthenics
Feb 22, 20244 min read
Can Height Be An Advantage In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Traditional Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are different from each other, as the Brazilian form is carried out as a sport, not used...
King Calisthenics
Feb 21, 20244 min read
Can Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Make You Tough?
Many people are flocking to BJJ, and are wondering: can Brazilian Jiu Jitsu make you tough? Well, we’ll have a look at the issue! The...
King Calisthenics
Feb 21, 20244 min read
Can Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Help With Anxiety Symptoms?
As more people are becoming aware of their mental health and conditions they may be struggling with the desire to find natural ways of...
King Calisthenics
Feb 21, 20244 min read
Can Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Cause Bad Cauliflower Ear?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a great combat sport that helps build confidence and strength, but a few injuries here and there are expected....
King Calisthenics
Feb 21, 20244 min read
Can A Purple Belt Promote Others In BJJ?
The purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an advanced rank that has a few different roles of authority in the world of Brazilian jiu...
King Calisthenics
Feb 21, 20244 min read
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu vs Jiu Jitsu (Full Comparison)
Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on groundwork, such as grappling, wrestling and choke holds. The name Jiu Jitsu is often used...
King Calisthenics
Feb 20, 20244 min read
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu vs Aikido
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Aikido are popular martial art forms which originated and developed in Japan. As martial arts such as Karate,...
King Calisthenics
Feb 20, 20244 min read
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Can You Learn It At Home?
Brazillian Jui Jitsu is a very popular form of martial art that focuses on defensive techniques rather than attacking. Those who are...
King Calisthenics
Feb 20, 20244 min read
BJJ Vs. MMA: Which Is Better? (Detailed Breakdown)
Let’s face it, it’s a dangerous world out there, so it’s wise to begin studying a martial art in order to keep yourself and others safe...
King Calisthenics
Feb 20, 20245 min read
Best BJJ Shorts
With the surge in popularity of MMA in recent years, many people have begun training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu without a gi. Today, there is a...
King Calisthenics
Feb 20, 20249 min read
Best BJJ Rash Guards
As with many sports, there are specific things you can buy to make your practice more comfortable, or easier on your body. BJJ is no...
King Calisthenics
Feb 20, 202410 min read
Best BJJ Mouthguard
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a contact sport, and like most contact sports, there is huge importance around the protective equipment that you...
King Calisthenics
Feb 20, 202410 min read
Best BJJ Gi
In recent years, the popularity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has skyrocketed, thanks in part to its representation within the world of mixed...
King Calisthenics
Feb 20, 20249 min read
Best BJJ Gi Brands
If you’re looking to buy a gi for martial arts, or more specifically, Brazilian Jiu Jitzu and you just have no idea where to start, then...
King Calisthenics
Feb 20, 202410 min read
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