It’s no secret that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be a tough sport, both physically and mentally. But sometimes, a good laugh is all we need to get through the grind. That’s where BJJ memes come in. These hilarious images and videos have taken the BJJ community by storm, providing some much-needed comic relief. Here are some of the best BJJ memes that had us rolling on the mats.
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The Classic “BJJ vs. Everything” Meme
One of the most popular BJJ memes is the “BJJ vs. Everything” meme. This meme usually features a BJJ practitioner dominating an opponent in unexpected situations, like while grocery shopping or on a roller coaster. The meme has become so popular that it even spawned its own hashtag, #bjjvseverything.
BJJ black belt and comedian Joey Diaz is a big fan of the “BJJ vs. Everything” meme. In a recent podcast episode, he said, “I love those memes. They’re hilarious. I even saw one where a BJJ guy was grappling with a shark!”
The “When You’re a White Belt” Meme
We all remember what it was like to be a white belt. The overwhelming feeling of being lost in a sea of techniques and the constant fear of getting tapped out by someone half your size. The “When You’re a White Belt” meme perfectly captures these feelings with images of confused-looking white belts and captions like, “When you finally learn how to shrimp.”
BJJ black belt and UFC commentator Joe Rogan is a big fan of the “When You’re a White Belt” meme. In a recent Instagram post, he shared a meme of a white belt getting choked out by a gi belt and captioned it, “The struggle is real.”
The “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Problems” Meme
Every sport has its unique set of problems, and BJJ is no exception. The “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Problems” meme features images of frustrated-looking practitioners with captions like, “When someone asks you to show them a move, but you can’t remember any.”
BJJ black belt and UFC fighter Ben Askren is a big fan of the “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Problems” meme. In a recent Twitter post, he shared a meme of a BJJ practitioner trying to explain the nuances of a technique to a non-practitioner and captioned it, “Trying to explain BJJ to someone who doesn’t train.”
The “BJJ Stereotypes” Meme
Like any community, the BJJ world has its fair share of stereotypes. The “BJJ Stereotypes” meme pokes fun at these stereotypes with images of practitioners wearing Tapout shirts and captions like, “When you’re rolling with a guy who’s been training for a week but acts like he’s won Worlds.”
BJJ black belt and YouTuber Chewjitsu is a big fan of the “BJJ Stereotypes” meme. In a recent video, he shared a meme of a BJJ practitioner wearing a “BJJ Life” t-shirt and captioned it, “We all know this guy.”
The Impact of BJJ Memes
BJJ memes may seem like just a harmless form of entertainment, but they’ve actually had a significant impact on the community. For one, they’ve helped to break down barriers between different BJJ schools and affiliations. BJJ black belt and comedian Tom Segura recently spoke about the power of BJJ memes in his Netflix special, “Ball Hog.” He said, “BJJ memes have brought us together. We’re all laughing at the same things, and it’s creating a sense of unity.”
BJJ memes have also helped to promote the sport to a wider audience. Many non-practitioners have been introduced to BJJ through memes and have gone on to start training themselves.
The Future of BJJ Memes
As long as there are BJJ practitioners, there will be BJJ memes. But what does the future hold for this form of entertainment? BJJ black belt and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe recently spoke about the future of BJJ memes on his podcast, “Kill Tony.” He said, “I think BJJ memes are only going to get better. As the community grows, so will the creativity.”
Only time will tell what kind of BJJ memes we can expect in the future, but one thing is for sure: they’ll always be a welcome source of laughter in the BJJ community.
