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Despite sharing the word ‘jiu-jitsu’, the Japanese and Brazilian versions of the martial art are dissimilar from one another. There are key distinctions

Boxers wrap their hands with tape primarily for protection, but practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rely on them for another reason: gripping. To sweep

A dominant grip allows a fighter to control distance, secure a position, or finish the match. The fundamentals of grip control stem from

A little over 25 years after Royce Gracie won the first Ultimate Fighting Championship, and 75 years since the art was first developed

Mixed martial arts is the only sport with the word ‘arts’ in it. That may not matter to the Saturday night crowd at

Diehard BJJ devotees have been known to apply their competitive spirit to verbal combat when they are off the mat. Their passion carries

Do not be surprised if you drive by your local mini-mall and spot a small group of young people in gis and belts

Martial arts schools are starting to find their footing, as business owners continue to approach re-opening with caution. Before rushing to return to

Jiu-jitsu is a martial art renowned for empowering its students regardless of size and strength. Our family here at GUMA is proud of