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Below you'll find all our best content including workouts, beginner's guides, safety tips, and equipment overviews. Whether you're just starting out or have been training for years, we've got you covered.

King Calisthenics

Feb 26, 20244 min read

What Is Bjj Training? (Methods and History Explained)

One of the things that can be most daunting to someone entering the world of martial arts, or a new dojo/school, is the training aspect...

King Calisthenics

Feb 26, 20244 min read

What Is An Ezekiel Choke In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a South American martial art that focuses predominantly on ground fighting. It was developed by four brothers...

King Calisthenics

Feb 26, 20244 min read

How Many Stripes Are There On A BJJ Belt? (Meaning Explained)

Have you recently started BJJ training and want to know how many stripes there are on a belt? Perhaps you have earned your first stripe...

King Calisthenics

Feb 26, 20244 min read

How Many Classes Will It Take To Gain A Stripe In BJJ?

A common question among beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is how long it will take to get their first stripe. This will vary from person...

King Calisthenics

Feb 26, 20244 min read

How Many Calories Does BJJ Burn?

Every Brazilian Jui Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner wants to know how many calories they burn doing what they love. It’s a reasonable request...

King Calisthenics

Feb 26, 20244 min read

How Many BJJ Red Belts Are There?

The red belt is awarded to grand masters of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu once they have reached their 9th to 10th degree in the martial art. The...

King Calisthenics

Feb 25, 20244 min read

How Long Will You Be A White Belt In BJJ? (Promotions Explained)

One of the first things you’ll be presented with upon joining and committing to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school or gym is a white belt. This...

King Calisthenics

Feb 25, 20244 min read

How Long To Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu For Self Defense

Learning martial arts is a fantastic way of protecting yourself should you ever be attacked. For some martial arts, they are only used...

King Calisthenics

Feb 25, 20244 min read

How Long To Get A Black Belt In BJJ (Promotions Explained)

Given that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is arguably the hardest martial art to master, it’s not hard to see why a black belt in the sport is so...

King Calisthenics

Feb 25, 20244 min read

How Long To Earn A Blue Belt In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

When it comes to the world of martial arts and different forms of combat sports, there are a few that always come to mind first. For...

King Calisthenics

Feb 25, 20244 min read

How Long To Become A Black Belt In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Full Guide)

Brazillian Jui Jitsu is a popular martial art that is practiced by many people all over the world. It is known to be a bit stricter in...

King Calisthenics

Feb 24, 20244 min read

How Long Does Someone Stay Unconscious After Being Choked Out? (It’s Not like the Movies)

In any type of boxing or martial arts, the aim is for a knockout to secure the win from the match. One way to do this is by choking out...

King Calisthenics

Feb 24, 20244 min read

How Long Does It Take To Get A Brown Belt In BJJ? (Training Timeline)

If you are interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then you might be wondering how long it will take you to reach a high skill level....

King Calisthenics

Feb 24, 20244 min read

How Fit Should I Be To Start With BJJ?

Although BJJ is an activity that requires a mix of skill, strength, flexibility, and overall fitness to excel, it is also very open to...

King Calisthenics

Feb 24, 20244 min read

How Difficult Is It To Reach A Purple Belt In BJJ?

Brazilian Jui Jitsu is a popular martial art that is practiced by lots of people all over the world. One thing about Brazilians that...

King Calisthenics

Feb 24, 20244 min read

How Can I Improve My Brazilian Jiu Jitsu At Home?

The word “Jiu Jitsu” comes from the Japanese word “Jū”, meaning “gentle” and “Jutsu” meaning “art”. It is a popular martial art that has...

King Calisthenics

Feb 24, 20244 min read

Getting Your First Stripe In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a popular martial art that is loved and trained by millions of people all over the world. It is known for being a...

King Calisthenics

Feb 23, 20244 min read

Does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Work Your Legs Well?

Martial arts are very popular with people who are looking to get into shape or to work out as they work a variety of different muscles...

King Calisthenics

Feb 23, 20244 min read

Does BJJ Build Muscle?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also known as BJJ, has of course become extremely popular over the past few years! Many people start learning BJJ...

King Calisthenics

Feb 23, 20244 min read

Do You Wear A Jockstrap In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? (BJJ Equipment Explained)

There are lots of different ways that you can protect yourself in martial arts. There are pads that people can wear, headgear, and of...