While the sporting aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are a lot of fun, it is important to remember that at its core BJJ is a method of protecting yourself in a self-defence situation. It is ...
ONE heavyweight behemoth and 17-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Marcus 'Buchecha ' Almeida has 72 submission wins on his jiu-jitsu record. That's within his 138 wins in grappling competitions.
The growth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu parallels the rise of Mixed Martial Arts around the globe. Largely due to the successes of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters experienced in the varying rule sets early on ...