Guide
BJJ-guide
Klare forklaringer på brasiliansk jiu-jitsu — fra «hva er BJJ?» til teknikker, belter og historie.
Grunnleggende
What Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)?
A grappling martial art built on leverage and technique — what BJJ is, how it works, and where it came from.
The BJJ Belt System Explained
From white to black — what each belt means, how stripes work, and why BJJ ranks are so slow to earn.
How Long Does It Take to Get a BJJ Black Belt?
Roughly a decade for most people — the realistic belt-by-belt timeline and what changes it.
Gi vs No-Gi BJJ: What’s the Difference?
How the uniform changes grips, control, pace, and rules — and which format beginners should start with.
Is BJJ Effective for Self-Defense?
Why ground control and submissions give a smaller person real options — and where BJJ’s limits honestly lie.
BJJ for Beginners: How to Start
What your first class looks like, what to wear, and how to get through the first few months.
BJJ Glossary: Key Terms Explained
The vocabulary of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, defined simply — positions, submissions, movements, and gym culture.
Historie
Who Invented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
The honest answer is that no one person invented BJJ — it was carried, adapted, and built by many hands.
The Gracie Family: A Guide to BJJ’s First Family
The family most associated with BJJ — Carlos, Hélio, and the generations who spread it worldwide.
A Short History of BJJ, From Japan to Today
The whole story of BJJ in one skimmable timeline, era by era — then dive into the full history.
BJJ vs Judo: Shared Roots, Different Paths
Two arts from one root — how BJJ and judo split, where they overlap, and which suits your goals.
Teknikker
What Is the Guard in BJJ?
BJJ’s signature position — how fighting off your back with legs and hips became an offensive weapon.
BJJ Positions Explained: The Positional Hierarchy
From guard to back control — the ladder of positions that governs how every BJJ match unfolds.
Common BJJ Submissions Explained
Chokes, joint locks, and leg locks — the holds that end a BJJ match, and how the tap keeps them safe.