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Category Archive: Articles

Chael Sonnen Shares Crafty Pick-Up Line He Used To Get His Wife’s Number

If there’s one word that can describe Chael Sonnen, it would have to be: “original”. Be it in the octagon, with trash talk or whatever else, Sonnen always had an ace up his sleeve....

Tye Ruotolo On His Match Against Reinier de Ridder: “Whatever Comes My Way I’ll Take First”

Tye Ruotolo and Reinier de Ridder will face each other in a ONE Championship submission grappling match on May 5. And, as always, Ruotolo is confident in his success. However, this time, he knows...

Promotion Time: Gabi Garcia Is Now A Judo Black Belt

Gabi Garcia, one of the most successful female athletes in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has now been promoted to the rank of a Judo black belt! Recognized by USA Judo as being the rank of...

The Role of Process Analysis in Achieving Effective BJJ Learning

BJJ or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most popular combat sports that people are practicing. It is about self-defense, ground fighting, and holding your opponent. This sport, like all other...

From the Mat to the Octagon: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Dominating the UFC

Photo credit As a combat sport, mixed martial arts (MMA) has evolved dramatically over the last few decades. One discipline that has proven to be a game-changer in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...

How To Survive Jiu-Jitsu as a Middle Aged Athlete

Written by Shimon Mochizuki, BJJ Black belt under Leo Vieira since 2008, Head instructor at @artesuavedk, Founder of @mokahardware New to Jiu Jitsu and not new to life If you’re new to Jiu Jitsu...

Mica Galvao On Positive PED Result: ‘My Doctor Used A Banned Substance For My Low T Treatment’

The IBJJF confirmed today in a statement that Mica Galvão had failed an anti-doping test made during the IBJJF World Championships last year. According to the release, the USADA has determined...

Mica Galvao’s Father & Coach Explains Positive PED Result: ‘He Had Low Testosterone Levels So we Used Clomiphene’

The IBJJF confirmed today in a statement that Mica Galvão had failed an anti-doping test made during the IBJJF World Championships last year. According to the release, the USADA has determined...

Gordon Ryan Shows Toreando Pass Details – Against Spider Guard

There are a number of ways to pass an Open Guard. However, when the absolute basics of guard passing are considered, it’s all very simple; it’s just a matter of understanding the underlying...

Biking vs. Driving: The Environmental Impact And Your Health

As our planet grapples with the repercussions of climate change and the ever-increasing problem of traffic congestion, numerous individuals are searching for alternative means of transportation....

Mica Galvão Fails Doping Test, Stripped Of 2022 IBJJF World Title

The IBJJF confirmed today in a statement that Mica Galvão had failed an anti-doping test made during the IBJJF World Championships last year. According to the release, the USADA has determined...

Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Says MMA Saved Him From Out-Of-Control Lifestyle

Biaggio Ali Walsh is Muhammad Ali‘s grandson and amateur MMA fighter. He was a talented college football player as well, but due to injuries and bad relationships with the team staff, he quit...

Felipe Pena Discharged From Hospital After Battling Bacterial Infection

Bacterial infections aren’t fun… But the sooner you treat them, the better – which was the exact lesson that Felipe Pena took from a recent experience. Namely, Pena suffered a...

Rener Gracie Donates $100.000 Court Case Earnings To Charity

The BJJ community is brewing with various takes on the recent ruling in the Jack Greener case and Rener Gracie’s expert witness testimony in it. A big part of the controversy involved...

Instructor Answers Rener Gracie; Shows How Safe The Rolling Back Take From The $46 Million BJJ Injury Court Case Really is

The incident which left Jack Greener, BJJ white belt student – as well as the jury’s decision to award Greener $46 million – has stirred up a lot of controversy. Controversy, which...

Having Trouble Securing The Rear Naked Choke? Try This

The Rear Naked Choke is a true “king” of submissions. Applied from the back – the most dominant position – it leaves your opponents no options other than to tap out or go to...

Here’s How To Use Extreme Pressure To Attack The Turtle Position In Jiu-Jitsu

Think quick: what are some of the things that you are not doing right now – that you should be doing – and that would be extremely useful to your success in BJJ? Yeah, using pressure...

Gordon Ryan Explains The “Free Hand Luxury” In Gi Half Guard

If you have been doing BJJ for any length of time you have asked yourself this question! Rickson Gracie once said, “the guard is the heart and soul of jiu jitsu”. If you haven’t already...

Enraged Referee Breaks Jamaican MMA Fighter’s Nose (No, Really)

Imagine fighting in an MMA match… Only to have your nose broken by an enraged referee. Well, that’s exactly what happened to Hubert Desmond Cole, a Jamaican MMA fighter. Cole was...

Draculino Calls Out Rener Gracie: ‘Let’s Be Honest, You Changed Your narrative Quite a Lot in Comparison with the Original One

The incident which left Jack Greener, BJJ white belt student – as well as the jury’s decision to award Greener $46 million – has stirred up a lot of controversy. Controversy, which...

Leaked Court Documents Show Rener Gracie’s Direct Quotes During The Trial

The incident which left Jack Greener, BJJ white belt student – as well as the jury’s decision to award Greener $46 million – has stirred up a lot of controversy. Controversy, which...

Muhammad Mokaev, Dagestani UFC Fighter, Doesn’t Want “Russia” To Be Displayed On His Name Card

UFC fighters often carry the name of their country with great pride; among other things, while presenting it on their fighter introduction name card. But this is not the case for Muhammad Mokaev....

Nicky Ryan Shares A Funny Story Of Getting Introduced To Jiu-Jitsu – In Daycare

How was Nicky Ryan introduced to Jiu-Jitsu? Well, the story might surprise you – because he had his first “rolls” in a daycare center! Yup, that’s right. Both Nicky and his...

Specific Training: Here’s Why You Have To Use It In Jiu-Jitsu

Are you feeling as if you’re struggling with a certain area of your Jiu-Jitsu skillset? And it seems that, no matter what you try to do, you just can’t seem to move past this plateau?...