Jiu-Jitsu’s deepest roots are in self defense. IF you look back at the history of BJJ and its growth, you’ll see it was built on a foundation of self-defense, proving its worth through a great number of contests where the rules were...

Now that school is back in session for the masses, it is the perfect time to assess and discuss bullying with your kids. Not everyone deals with the issue personally, but everyone needs to understand the severity and importance of first not targeting...

  For the beginning Jiu Jitero, there's always a nagging question about whether Jiu Jitsu will translate well to a real-world street fight.   A simple google search for "the best martial art for a street fight" will show you how many people have...

  I'm a product of too much schooling.  I spent way too many years in school as a student and, today, I make my way to school every day for work. As a result of all this schooling, I'm always looking for logical...

  There are many reasons why someone starts training Jiu-Jitsu. Some people want to become a competitor, while others are simply looking for a good workout. One thing that should happen while training Jiu-Jitsu is the ability to defend yourself in a real...

  Taking up Knight’s discussion of kimuras at 6:27, he next looks at kimura opportunities from the knee on belly position. After applying pressure, Knight’s teammate responds by trying to push his knee off his belly.  Knight takes advantage of this natural reaction...

  Eli Knight recently came out with a new DVD series for BJJ Fanatics titled Jiu Jitsu Based Self-Defense Solutions.  Knight comes by his focus on self-defense in Jiu Jitsu honestly.  He was the victim of bullying in school, and his mother suffered...