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Category Archive: Articles, Featured

The Recipe For Older Grapplers To Dominate Younger, Faster Grapplers

Photo: William Burkhardt- BJJ Pix By Guillaume (Gile) Huni, BJJ black belt and head instructor of Kimura Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. Back when I was in my early 20’s I used to love sparring and...

Michael Johnson Admits He Was “Frozen” By The Thoughts Of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Wrestling

Michael Johnson has had the unique and grueling experience of facing Khabib Nurmagomedov in the octagon, a fight that took place at UFC 205 in November 2016. The fight, which ended with Khabib...

Gordon Ryan Admits He Is “The Fattest He Has Ever Been”

Gordon Ryan has shared an honest update on his physical condition. During a casual tour of his luxury outdoor setup, Ryan admitted that his current weight has reached 247 pounds. He admitted that...

Gordon Ryan Willing to Sacrifice 20 Years of his Life with PED Use to Become BJJ’s Greatest

Gordon Ryan, one of the most decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history, has always been outspoken, and his recent statements about performance-enhancing drug (PED) use have only added fuel to...

[WATCH] Conor McGregor Hits 2 Submissions In Training: “I’ve Seen Enough, Give Him Islam”

Conor McGregor recently impressed MMA fans by demonstrating his grappling skills – submitting a sparring partner twice using different choke variations. The Irish superstar, a former featherweight...

Robert Drysdale: “Doctors Aren’t Against PEDs (In Professional Combat Sports)”

BJJ champion and renowned coach Robert Drysdale has stirred up controversy with his thought-provoking perspective on PEDs in combat sports. He argues that the current regulatory framework is flawed...

Robert Drysdale on Social Media’s Impact on BJJ: “White Belts Have the Same Power as Carlos Gracie Jr.”

Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Robert Drysdale has become an outspoken critic of the changing dynamics within martial arts, especially as modern trends, particularly social media, reshape the way BJJ is...

Kazushi Sakuraba’s Son, Taisei, Wants to Face Kron Gracie at Quintet

Kazushi Sakuraba’s legendary career in combat sports may soon extend to the next generation, as his son, Taisei Sakuraba, has expressed interest in facing Kron Gracie in the future. Taisei, who...

The Ultimate Running Pack Review for Joggers

Introduction Running is more than just exercise, it’s a lifestyle. For joggers, having the right gear is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. One piece of gear that can significantly...

Gordon Ryan Calls Out Gracie Family: “Talking To These People Is Like Talking To Liberals”

Gordon Ryan has fired back at Kron Gracie’s recent criticism of his steroid use… Alleging that the Gracie family itself had used PEDs in the past. The feud began when Kron Gracie publicly...

John Danaher Explains How (Not) To Go About Your BJJ Competition Game Plan

The day of competition is fast approaching and you are becoming increasingly excited and nervous about it… And so does your thinking – especially when it comes to your game plan. You are...

No-Gi Silver Medalist Sebastian Attard Receives One-Year IBJJF Ban for Giving the Finger on Podium

Sebastian Attard, a decorated No-Gi competitor and three-time IBJJF medalist, found himself at the center of controversy after his latest competition. During the podium ceremony, Attard made an...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Shares He Does Not Like His Current MMA Role

Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the most well known fighters in MMA history, has made a transition into coaching since retiring from active competition… However, the former UFC lightweight champion...

Royce Gracie Says He Doesn’t Believe In ‘Toxic Masculinity’: “Boys Need To Be Boys”

Royce Gracie, legendary UFC champion and a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has made a strong case for integrating martial arts programs into school curriculums across the United States. Reflecting on...

Kron Gracie Compares Gordon Ryan to Disgraced PED Cyclist Lance Armstrong

The discussion around performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has reached a boiling point, drawing sharp criticisms and comparisons that have captured the attention of the...

The crypto environment reshapes the real-world entertainment industry

Cryptocurrencies are the most popular financial instruments of all time. Still, by themselves, they mainly serve as a store of value, used by investors to protect their wealth, but when it comes to...

Mica Galvao Is Tired Of Point-Based Tournaments: “I Want To Challenge Myself”

It would appear that Mica Galvao, one of the most elite BJJ competitors in the world, is tired of competing in tournaments that value points and advantages… And that he is gravitating more...

Craig Jones On Mat Time-Based BJJ Black Belt Promotions: “The Cloth Validation…”

Time-based belt promotions are always a point of discussion among BJJ practitioners worldwide. Should someone be promoted to the next belt level simply because they have been training for an x amount...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals Why His Sons Focus on Gymnastics Over Combat Sports

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed that his children are focusing exclusively on gymnastics rather than following his footsteps into martial arts. In a recent...

Oleksandr Usyk Says Training Jiu-Jitsu Has Helped His Boxing

Oleksandr Usyk recently shared that his success in the ring is partly owed to his experience in other martial arts – including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Usyk, with over 300 wins as an amateur boxer and...

Craig Jones Answers If New Wave Will Compete At CJI 2

Craig Jones recently held an impromptu “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit, offering some intriguing insights into the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2)… Including the potential...

The Best Strength Exercises That Will Take Your BJJ To The Next Level

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...

Giancarlo Bodoni Signs Contract With ONE Championship

Giancarlo Bodoni has officially signed with ONE Championship! At just 29 years old, Bodoni has already cemented his place in grappling history as a two-time ADCC world champion – achieving the rare...

MMA Referee Mike Beltran Promoted To BJJ Black Belt

Veteran MMA referee Mike Beltran has reached an impressive milestone in his martial arts journey… Announcing that he has earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! He was promoted by Professor...