The enigmatic term "OSS" is often heard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools and among BJJ practitioners, but its origins and meanings are not widely known. So, what does OSS mean in BJJ? The meaning of...
Category: Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu and Karate are two of the most renowned martial art styles around, but what makes one different from the other? Is one better than another for self-defense or street fights? Let's explore...
Several martial arts are also Olympic sports. But what about Jiu-Jitsu; either the Japanese version or the Brazilian offshoot? Is Jiu Jitsu in the Olympics? Jiu-Jitsu is not currently an Olympic...
The choice of the right martial art can be a bit confusing because there’s a lot of options. Taekwondo is well known as is Jiu Jitsu. But which is better? Let’s explore Taekwondo vs....
BJJ is a very difficult martial art, and it takes about 10 years for an adult to receive the rank of black belt. However, the junior BJJ belts work a little bit differently. This led me to question,...
Brazilian and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu are two of the most popular martial arts in the world. However, they have completely different histories and have progressed to become very different fighting styles....