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Category Archive: Articles, Featured

BJJ Instructor Blows Out Student’s Knee As Punishment For Using The ‘Lockdown’ in Class

Over the years we’ve reported on various bullying behavior and hazing rituals from BJJ instructors and teammates – however this last one is truly disturbing. While there are many different...

Mikey Musumeci Backtracks Ste*oid & Gordon Ryan Comments: “Awesome, Good For You”

Mikey Musumeci has offered clarification on his recent remarks about PED use in professional grappling – following an intense back-and-forth with Gordon Ryan. After his victory at the UFC FPI 9...

Kron Gracie Talks Last UFC Loss: “I Was Under Strict Orders Not To Punch”

Kron Gracie recently reflected on his latest professional MMA setback – a unanimous decision loss to Charles Jourdain at UFC 288. After building an undefeated record through the regional MMA...

BJJ Instructor Humiliates Student for Visiting Another Gym Without “Permission”

A shocking incident in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Brazil has sparked widespread debate within the community after a video surfaced showing an instructor publicly humiliating a student for visiting...

Gordon Ryan Says That Using Ste*oids In BJJ Is Not Cheating: “All I Hear Is An Excuse”

Mikey Musumeci recently said that “99 percent” of Jiu-Jitsu competitors use PEDs – mentioning Gordon Ryan among other names – and voiced his hope that the UFC’s involvement would...

Marcelo Garcia Talks Relationship With Dillon Danis: “I Hope He Is Doing Better”

Marcelo Garcia has recently opened up about his past relationship with former student Dillon Danis. Garcia described his relationship with Danis as strained during a time when he was grappling with...

Why I Never Research My Opponents in Jiu-Jitsu Competitions

Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia  In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where reputation and accolades can often overshadow actual performance, I’ve...

Coach Cesar Gracie: Ronda Rousey To Blame for Nick Diaz’s Struggles with Alcohol

Nick Diaz’s coach, Cesar Gracie, recently shared insights into the UFC fighter’s personal struggles, suggesting that Ronda Rousey may have had an unexpected influence on Diaz’s difficulties....

Ex-UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy Fires Back at Allegations of Stolen Valor

Former UFC fighter and Green Beret Tim Kennedy has publicly addressed accusations leveled against him by a podcast that scrutinized his military record and memoir, Scars and Stripes. The allegations,...

Gordon Ryan Blasts Mikey Musumeci: “This Little Rat’s Been on More Teams Than Keenan”

The war of words in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world reached new heights after Mikey Musumeci’s comments at the UFC 311 press conference, where he criticized the use of performance-enhancing drugs in...

Kron Gracie Shares What He Plans to Change for His Upcoming UFC Fight

Kron Gracie Looks to Redeem Himself Against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 310 After more than a year away from the octagon, Kron Gracie is set to return at UFC 310, taking on Bryce Mitchell in a...

Oliver Taza Warns BJJ Athletes About Signing Exclusive Contracts

Oliver Taza, a prominent grappler and dedicated student of John Danaher, recently delved into one topic he is convinced all professional grapplers should take into account… The process of...

John Danaher Explains Why You Should Be Relentless With Sweep Threats From Bottom (It’s Not Why You Think)

It goes without saying that it is better to teach (or force) yourself to be more of an attacking player than a defensive on in Jiu-Jitsu. Why? Because if you gravitate more towards defense, chances...

Rickson Gracie Promotes Former MMA Rival Nobuhiko Takada to BJJ Brown Belt

Rickson Gracie, a legendary figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and mixed martial arts (MMA), has once again showcased his profound influence on the martial arts world. This time, it’s through a...

Olympic Wrestling Champion Helen Maroulis Defends Competing as a BJJ Blue Belt Amid Sandbagging Claims

Helen Maroulis, the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, has recently ventured into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and plans to compete as a blue belt in the IBJJF No-Gi World...

Mikey Musumeci Claims 99% of Jiu-Jitsu in PEDs; Plans to Clean Up Jiu-Jitsu with the Help of the UFC

Mikey Musumeci Aims to Clean Up Jiu-Jitsu, Calls for Professionalism with UFC’s Help. Mikey Musumeci has officially signed with the UFC, becoming the first Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist to secure...

Marcelo Garcia Set for Long-Awaited Grappling Return at ONE 170 Against Masakazu Imanari

Marcelo Garcia Set for Long-Awaited Grappling Return at ONE 170 Against Masakazu Imanari Legendary grappler Marcelo Garcia is making his long-anticipated return to competition on January 24, 2024, in...

The Story Behind Kron Gracie’s Cool Nickname: ‘Ice Cream Kron’

Kron Gracie, a name that immediately resonates within the world of martial arts, hardly needs a nickname to define his fighting style. As a member of the legendary Gracie family, who revolutionized...

Kron Gracie Opens Up About Strained Relationship and Lack of Support from Father Rickson Gracie

Kron Gracie has opened up about the challenges of living under the shadow of his family’s legendary legacy as he prepares for his UFC 310 bout against Bryce Mitchell. In a recent interview, Kron...

Kron Gracie Responds to Haters Over His Fight with Bryce Mitchell Being on the UFC 310 Main Card

Kron Gracie has addressed the criticism surrounding the placement of his fight with Bryce Mitchell on the main card of UFC 310, which is set to take place this weekend. Kron’s Return to MMA...

[WATCH] Sean O’Malley Submits Social Media Influencer With Guillotine Choke

In a viral video making the rounds on social media, UFC’s Sean O’Malley showcased why stepping into any combat scenario with a professional fighter is a risky idea. O’Malley was talking...

Oliver Taza Defends John Danaher’s Approach To Renaming BJJ Techniques

Oliver Taza and Giancarlo Bodoni have recently spoken out in defense of their coach John Danaher’s approach to renaming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. The debate surrounding Danaher’s methods...

Jiu-Jitsu’s Global Reach: How 3 of the World’s Biggest Podcasters are Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art rooted in leverage, technique, and mental fortitude, has been steadily growing in popularity over the years. While its rise is largely attributed to the visibility...

Felipe Pena Talks About How BJJ Saved His Life: “I Would Have Been A Sedentary Guy”

Felipe Pena credits Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with transforming his life, helping him evolve from a shy, overweight teenager into one of the sport’s most decorated competitors. Pena shared on the A Hora...