Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ students at Knots & Collar listening to instruction, reflecting the academy's Kindness Over Toughness culture

Kindness Over Toughness: The Philosophy Behind ...

"Kindness Over Toughness" is not a tagline. It is the most important thing Professor Binish Sukhija has learned in nearly 17 years on the mat — and it is the...

Kindness Over Toughness: The Philosophy Behind ...

"Kindness Over Toughness" is not a tagline. It is the most important thing Professor Binish Sukhija has learned in nearly 17 years on the mat — and it is the...

BJJ self-defence technique practised against a genuinely resisting training partner

Is BJJ Good for Self-Defence? A Black Belt's Ho...

Most self-defence programmes teach techniques against cooperative partners. BJJ teaches them against people who are actively trying to stop you. Professor Binish Sukhija of Knots & Collar explains what that...

Is BJJ Good for Self-Defence? A Black Belt's Ho...

Most self-defence programmes teach techniques against cooperative partners. BJJ teaches them against people who are actively trying to stop you. Professor Binish Sukhija of Knots & Collar explains what that...

BJJ practitioner doing pull-ups as part of strength and conditioning training

BJJ for Fitness: Is Jiu-Jitsu Better Than the Gym?

Most gym workouts make your body fitter. BJJ makes your body fitter and your mind sharper and your instincts quicker — all at the same time. Professor Binish Sukhija of...

BJJ for Fitness: Is Jiu-Jitsu Better Than the Gym?

Most gym workouts make your body fitter. BJJ makes your body fitter and your mind sharper and your instincts quicker — all at the same time. Professor Binish Sukhija of...

BJJ students and instructors at Knots & Collar, an example of a genuine academy culture in India

How to Choose Your First BJJ Academy in India: ...

With BJJ growing rapidly across India, the number of academies is growing too — and not all of them are what they claim to be. Professor Binish Sukhija of Knots...

How to Choose Your First BJJ Academy in India: ...

With BJJ growing rapidly across India, the number of academies is growing too — and not all of them are what they claim to be. Professor Binish Sukhija of Knots...

Knots & Collar BJJ academy group photo showing white, blue, and black belt practitioners together

The BJJ Belt System Explained: White to Black B...

The BJJ belt system is unlike any other in martial arts — belts are not given, they are earned. Professor Binish Sukhija of Knots & Collar, a black belt under...

The BJJ Belt System Explained: White to Black B...

The BJJ belt system is unlike any other in martial arts — belts are not given, they are earned. Professor Binish Sukhija of Knots & Collar, a black belt under...

BJJ grappling session at the KC Manthan retreat

KC Manthan: Inside India's First BJJ Retreat (M...

In October 2025, a group of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners drove into the mountains of Uttarakhand for something that had never happened in India before — a dedicated BJJ retreat. What happened...

KC Manthan: Inside India's First BJJ Retreat (M...

In October 2025, a group of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners drove into the mountains of Uttarakhand for something that had never happened in India before — a dedicated BJJ retreat. What happened...