Types of BJJ Players: The 6 Styles You Meet in Every Gym
There are six main types of BJJ players: the wrestler, the guard player, the pressure player (tank), the leg locker, the scrambler and the technician. This guide shows how to spot each one, what ma...
Wrestling vs BJJ Match: How Rules, Fatigue and Round Order Change the Result
A wrestling vs BJJ match is shaped by rules, pace and round order as much as by technique. This guide explains how a split-rules match works, why fatigue carries over from a freestyle round into a ...
What is the best self defense martial art for the street?
The best martial art for the street is the one you train live against a partner who fights back. For most people that means MMA, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing or wrestling, because they te...
Top 17 Most Common Wrestling Styles in the World
Wrestling has no single worldwide style. This guide covers 17 wrestling styles, from Olympic freestyle and Greco Roman to folkstyle, sambo, sumo, Schwingen and Turkish oil wrestling. Each section e...
Striking vs Grappling: Which Is Better for MMA, Self-Defense, and Beginners?
Striking uses punches and kicks at range, and grappling uses takedowns and submissions up close. Learn how they compare in MMA and self-defense, which to learn first as a beginner, and what gear yo...
BJJ vs Wrestling: What’s the Difference?
Let’s look for a more interesting comparison between BJJ and wrestling by examining their historical perspectives, philosophies, legacy, and fighting techniques.