The Rolljunkie Blog
Pure Awesomeness
This week we dropped in at one of our favorite places to train, Pure Mixed Martial Arts in Rockaway, NJ. No surprise here - the mats were packed end to...
5 Reasons to Train Jiu Jitsu
First, let's start by acknowledging there are a lot more than 5 reasons to train jiu jitsu. But if we listed every reason why you should train, we would end...
First Day of BJJ Class - A BJJ Etiquette Primer (Part 2)
This article is part 2 of 2. Read part 1 of First Day BJJ Class. CHOOSING A PARTNER (FOR BOTH DRILLING AND ROLLING) Your instructor may pair you up with someone for...
First Day of BJJ Class - A BJJ Etiquette Primer (Part 1)
This article is part 1 of 2. Read part 2 of First Day BJJ Class. Introduction So you’ve made the decision to start BJJ. You did all the research regarding various...
No Gi vs Gi Jiu Jitsu
In this article, we'll introduce you to some of the differences between training in the gi and training no gi. We'll also cover what the advantages and disadvantages of each...
The Importance of BJJ Training Goals
Note: Even though most of us aren't back on the mats just yet, we can't help but think about when we will be. This article was written with an eventual return...
BJJ Cauliflower Ear
What causes BJJ cauliflower ear, prevention methods, and treatment. We discuss this common occurrence in wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and MMA.
Best BJJ Gi For Beginners
What is the best BJJ gi for beginners? We're here to shed some light on the issue.
Professor Mike Padilla - No Gi Guard Passing
Renzo Gracie BJJ Black Belt, Mike Padilla from Padilla BJJ in Allentown, PA demonstrates some no-gi guard passing techniques. If you're in the Allentown area, definitely check them out. Awesome group of guys...
Gordon Ryan and Garrett Goldsberry Instructional Videos
We just posted a couple of new BJJ instructional videos to our YouTube channel. The first features Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt Garrett Goldsberry of North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy (NJMMAA) demonstrating...
Tips For Surviving As A BJJ White Belt
Training jiu-jitsu as a beginner can be a challenging task. For many, just walking into an academy for the first time to train can be intimidating. Letting a stranger grab...
Garry Tonon Instructional Video - Mount Escapes
Garry Tonon, head instructor at Brunswick BJJ Academy in New Jersey, demonstrates techniques for no gi mount escapes. Garry is a 2-time IBJJF Brown Belt No-gi World Champion and ADCC...