Switching BJJ Gyms for the First Time
Thinking of switching gyms? Maybe you have found yourself moving city? Or fleeing out of the country for work? Perhaps you want to move to a closer or cheaper gym? Sometimes relocating from university, or moving locations due to a new job can make it difficult to find a gym that’s right for you...
Beating the BJJ Blue Belt Blues
Journalist Lucy Wynne interviews UKBJJ Black Belt coach and competitor Michael D'Aguiar for The BJJ Box to see what he has to say about the ‘blue belt blues’. The blue belt, the first colored belt, takes time to achieve. In many ways, earning a blue belt can feel like earning a black belt. The blue...
BJJ Tournament Tips and Advice
BJJ competitions are a great way to test your BJJ skills against an evenly matched opponent. Your first few BJJ competitions will be nerve-racking, so any advice that could help you to prepare is crucial. Journalist Lucy Wynne speaks to serial competitors Giva Santana Brown Belt, Michael ‘Reige’ Tatum from the United States and...
Switching BJJ Gyms for the First Time
Thinking of switching gyms? Maybe you have found yourself moving city? Or fleeing out of the country for work? Perhaps you want to move to a closer or cheaper gym? Sometimes relocating from university, or moving locations due to a new job can make it difficult to find a gym that’s right for you...
Grip Strength Training Basics for Grapplers with Daniel Strauss AKA The Raspberry Ape
Journalist Lucy Wynne investigates basic grip strengthening tips for grapplers for The BJJ Box with ADCC, EBI and Polaris veteran, UK BJJ 2nd Degree Black Belt, and grip training connoisseur, Daniel Strauss AKA the Raspberry Ape. We can’t go too into detail as there is a lot to cover and there’s a plethora of...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at White Belt
Being a BJJ white belt is hard, but it is also incredibly fun. Tackling the sport of BJJ as a brand new white belt can be incredibly daunting and challenging. For most people, just walking into a martial arts gym and trying a class is intimidating. It’s not easy starting anything as a beginner, especially...
Can Learning Judo Help to Improve Your BJJ?
Can learning/ cross-training Judo help improve your BJJ? Journalist Lucy Wynne finds out for The BJJ Box, who also speaks with Great Britain Black Belt Judoka and BJJ Purple Belt, Conor Murphy to find out - and if so, how and why? This article isn’t to compare the two, but more to see how...
Beating the BJJ Blue Belt Blues
Journalist Lucy Wynne interviews UKBJJ Black Belt coach and competitor Michael D'Aguiar for The BJJ Box to see what he has to say about the ‘blue belt blues’. The blue belt, the first colored belt, takes time to achieve. In many ways, earning a blue belt can feel like earning a black belt. The blue...