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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

BJJ Black Belt Compares Mica Galvao To Football Legend Ronaldihno: “A Competition Fighter Cannot…”

Pedro Valente, a prominent figure in the Valente Brothers team, recently shared insights on the growing popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu during his appearance on the “Connect Cast”...

Ffion Davies Opens Up: “Believing In Yourself Is Not Embarrassing”

Ffion Davies has been training at the Essential Jiu-Jitsu academy – led by JT Torres – for two years now… And has experienced radical improvements. Not just in her mat game, but...

18-Year-Old BJJ Blue Belt Passes Away Due To Staph Infection Contracted In-Training

Ray, an 18-year-old BJJ blue belt from England, has passed away after contracting staph infection. The infection took place during his time in Thailand, where he went to train. His BJJ coach, Mark...

Envisioning the Future of Jiu-Jitsu: Emerging Trends and Innovations

As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to captivate martial artists and fitness enthusiasts around the globe, the sport is poised for remarkable evolution in the coming years. The dynamic nature of BJJ,...

Analysis and Predictions for CJI Divisions: -80 kg and +80 kg & Superfights

The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) held on August 16-17 in Las Vegas and free on Youtube, promises to be an exciting event with some of the best grapplers in the world competing in two main...

Mikey Musumeci Criticizes Aljamain Sterling’s Stance On Guard Pulling

Mikey Musumeci recently directed his attention towards Aljamain Sterling… Criticizing the MMA fighter’s reaction following a loss in a BJJ competition. The controversy began when Sterling...

BJJ Instructor Says Lying Down During Instruction Is Disrespectful

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Malachy Friedman has ignited a heated debate within the BJJ community, following a controversial social media post. Specifically, Friedman asserted that students lying down...

Spring Cleaning Tips for a Healthy Home and Fitness Routine

Spring cleaning is more than just a seasonal chore; it’s a chance to reset and revitalize your life. The process of decluttering and deep cleaning can have profound effects on both your...

How I Broke the Code: Drastically Reducing High Blood Pressure Naturally Without Medications

Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia Losing my father to a heart attack when I was 17 was a pivotal moment in my life. He was only 59, stressed...

ADGS Rio: Professionals End The Tournament On A High Note With Stellar Performances

Celebrating 10 years of high-level competition with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour, the ADGS Rio reached its peak last Sunday, July 21st, as the Professional category reached the mats and closed...

MMA Fighter Suffers In-Cage Meltdown Over “Stupid Girls Breaking His Heart”

An unhinged post-fight speech after a spectacular win has granted MMA fighter Iyean Varela an abundance of bad press… With fight fans even questioning whether he is fit for such a sport....

Craig Jones & Gabi Garcia Make A Deal: “OF Collab vs $1,000,000”

Craig Jones and Gabi Garcia will face each other in the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) intergender superfight, first of its kind in the submission grappling history… And now the stakes are even...

Snoop Dogg Receives Black Belt in Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Unexpected Honorary Black Belt for Snoop Dogg at the 2024 Paris Olympics Paris, France – The 2024 Paris Olympics have already delivered one of the most surprising and memorable moments, even before...

Mason Fowler Withdraws From CJI – Will Lachlan Giles Replace Him?

The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) faced an unexpected setback – as Mason Fowler announced his withdrawal from the tournament at the last minute. Fowler, a prominent and highly anticipated...

Keith Krikorian’s Secret To BJJ Success: “Jiu-Jitsu Doesn’t Really Matter To Me”

Keith Krikorian has recently shared insights into his mental transformation – that has boosted his confidence as he gears up for ADCC 2024. Krikorian, a 10th Planet black belt, has been a...

NCAA Votes to Remove Cannabis from Banned Substances List for Division I Athletes

In a groundbreaking decision, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has voted to remove marijuana from its list of banned substances for Division I athletes. This policy change marks a...

The Beginner’s Guide To The Suplex

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 Are The 4 Different Ways To Utilize Posture In BJJ

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 Arts Training Helps Reduce Obesity In Kids

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...

Conde Koma from Kodokan and Gracie family

The Interconnection of the Gracie Family, Jiu Jitsu, and Judo In 2017, I had the privilege of hearing stories from Crolin Gracie, son of Carlos Gracie, in Brazil. He spoke about a Japanese Judoka...

Are we all junkies? How training jiu-jitsu makes us high…

Written by Michal Kaminski, BJJ black belt and doctor in Sports Medicine. Ever wonder how it works, that no matter how tired you are or how bad your whole body hurts, you will still drag yourself to...

ADXC 5: Jonnatas Gracie & Burak Sarman Join The Main Card With A Welterweight Grappling Bout

Ahead of its fifth edition, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship has begun steadily unveiling the fights that will shake up the Mubadala Arena on August 2nd. Entering the ADXC cage in the heart of the...

Tye Ruotolo Looks Back On Performance Against Jozef Chen: “I Need To Be Better”

Tye Ruotolo faced a challenging match at ONE Fight Night 23: Ok vs. Rasulov on Prime Video, but he maintained his undefeated record in the promotion – by beating Jozef Chen via decision....

Craig Jones Reveals Why He Takes TRT: “I Do So Many Things…”

Craig Jones recently opened up about his use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) – and its role in managing the effects of his lifestyle. Jones shared details about his TRT regimen, which...