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Category Archive: Articles

Train Jiu-Jitsu & Enjoy Italy: The Wonderful BJJ Intensive Camp

No matter if you’re a beginner or if you’ve been training BJJ for a long time… You have to experience the joys of travelling and training Jiu-Jitsu at the same time. The rolls, the...

BREAKING: Gordon Ryan Out Of Felipe Pena Match

Gordon Ryan is out of his highly anticipated WNO match against Felipe Pena. His spot will be replaced by Nicky Rodriguez. FloGrappling was the first to announce the news. Ryan then posted a lengthy,...

Father & Son, Both MMA Fighters, Accused Of Assaulting An 18-Year-Old In Rio de Janeiro

According to reports, two men – Luiz “Betão” Alberto and his son Paulo Nogueira – both MMA fighters, have allegedly attacked Renato Siqueira, a young man of only 18 years of...

Mica Galvao Defends Traditional Jiu-Jitsu: “I Feel Responsible To Not Let Tradition Die”

As the popularity of no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grows, many feel like traditional Jiu-Jitsu – the one fought in the gi – is slowly decaying away… And so does Mica Galvao. The young...

Comparing Gordon Ryan’s & Felipe Pena’s Morning Routines & Mindset for the Upcoming Match

FloGrappling’s recent All Access of Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena’s morning and daily routine gave ADCC fans a fascinating glimpse into the daily preparation of each of these amazing Jiu Jitsu...

Judo or BJJ: Which Is More Effective?

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

The Main Reasons Why Joining A BJJ Gym Is Beneficial For Your Mental Wellness

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

Here’s Why Mark Zuckerberg Trains In BJJ and MMA

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

Why BJJ Can Make Your Weight Loss Journey Fun

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

Danielle Kelly: “I Love What Gordon Ryan Is Trying To Do For The Sport”

The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is rising steadily. And not just in terms of an exponential rise in numbers of hobbyist practitioners, but also when it comes to the professional side of the...

Michael Bisping Doesn’t Like Being Asked About His Cauliflower Ears: “Fu*k Off”

Cauliflower ears are considered as battle scars by many MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes… And most “wear” them with pride. However, for some – such as Michael Bisping...

Reinier de Ridder Trained With John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: “I Basically Trained, Ate & Slept”

Reinier de Ridder has been investing tremendous amounts of effort into further developing himself as a fighter – in all areas, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And, even though he is an...

Everything You Need To Know About The Body Lock In BJJ And MMA

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

How Martial Artists Can Defend Themselves From Bullies

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

BJJ Purple Belt: The Next Step in Your Journey

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that has been gaining popularity around the world. It is a grappling-based martial art that focuses on ground fighting techniques. BJJ practitioners wear...

Rener Gracie Shows What Woman Who Got Attacked in Apartment Gym Could Have Done To Defend Herself

A woman was able to successfully fight off an attacker in a gym at her apartment complex last week and the footage of terrifying incident went viral. Suspect Xavier Thomas-Jones, 25, attacked Nashali...

Are Older BJJ Black Belts That Get Beaten By Younger Lower Belts, Even Black Belts Anymore?

In Bjj, you need on average a good ten years to get the black belt, with sweat, blood and hours on the mat. As we all know, but have a hard time realizing: the black belt is only the beginning....

Braulio Estima Developed a Whole System Using Lapel & Cradle To Dominate in The Gi

Jiu-Jitsu is limitless. There are always new ways to control your opponents, especially in the Gi where the Gi material is a great tool. The cradle is a basic technique in amateur wrestling. Its name...

Mikey Musumeci Feels Pressure To Keep BJJ In The Spotlight: “We Have To Make Fights Exciting”

Mikey Musumeci is looking forward to his flyweight submission grappling match against Osamah Almarwai at ONE Championship, in May… And he doesn’t just want to defend the flyweight title...

Islam Makhachev Reveals His Mom Asked Him To Retire: “Khabib Listened To His Mother”

It seems that Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov have much more in common than one might’ve thought in the first place… That is – neither of their mothers like to watch their...

Craig Jones: “The Gi Is Dead… No One Gives A F*ck About It”

The rise of no-gi Jiu-Jitsu is obvious… But what does it mean for the gi? Well, Craig Jones thinks that the gi is done for. Namely, when the Club Good Podcast host asked him whether or not...

The “Sucker Drag”: One Of The Slickest BJJ Techniques

The Guillotine Choke is one of the most versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as it can be set up from all sorts of different positions. And it’s one of the coolest submissions to set up as...

JT Torres Shows A Great Smash Pass Technique From Half Guard

Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...

Interesting BJJ Drill: “Don’t Lose Your Balls”

You know the saying: „Guard recovery – you can never be too good at it.“ Well okay, okay. It isn’t exactly a saying… But it should be, because your guard recovery will determine a lot of...