Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
Michael Bisping Shares Video of Man Who Assaulted Him In New Orleans
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Image Credit: SPORTSSKEEDA Michael Bispin – former UFC middleweight champion – shared on his Twitter account that he was physically assaulted in New Orleans last Saturday. He was filming...The Ultimate Guide To “Rolling” In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. 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...Have Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills Hit A Plateau? Here’s What You Can Do
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Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. 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...Bas Rutten: “I’d Never Throw the First Punch Against a Civilian”
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Bas Rutten has been in a lot of street fights (around 35, in his own words). But when you’re a bouncer like Rutten was prior to his professional MMA career, that comes as something natural; and...Fury Pro Grappling: Danielle Kelly Submits Sofia Amarante with RNC
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The Fury Pro Grappling competition event took place recently, featuring a match between Danielle Kelly and Sofia Amarante as a main event. Kelly took the win via Rear Naked Choke (RNC). THE...The Story of Rafiel Torre – A Fake BJJ Black Belt and Murderer
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Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, mixed martial arts (MMA) was still a sport almost no one knew about. It was a perfect period for someone like Rafiel Torre. He began bragging in the MMA community...Get More TAPS With This Armbar & Leglock HACK!
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These days, it seems as if everyone is on the lookout for a hack to get better in Jiu-Jitsu. They want that “fast route” to improvement and to getting more finishes… Without putting...Khamzat Chimaev’s Jiu-Jitsu Coach Finfou: “He’s One Of The Best I’ve Ever Seen.”
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Khamzat Chimaev has made quite an impression. Chimaev is surging at a rapid rate. After easily winning his first two UFC fights with just 10 days apart, the Chechen-Swedish prospect knocked out...7 yr old Boy Dies After Being Repeatedly Thrown by Judo Instructor
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A young boy in Taipei, Taiwan who was in a coma and vegetative state, after he was was thrown nearly 30 times by his Judo instructor in April 2021, had reportedly died. The BBC reported the boy’s...French Sport Ministry Officially Recognizes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Will Offer Teaching Diplomas & Salaries
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France leads Europe by far at the moment in terms of number of BJJ black Belts, with over 500 as of 2021. It is also one of the first if not the first country in Europe where BJJ was introduced. It...Kyra Gracie Gives Precious Advice to those Starting Jiu-Jitsu
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Despite her long Jiu-Jitsu career, Kyra Gracie still remembers the challenges of being a beginner, without much knowledge of the doctrines and benefits of the gentle art. With that in mind, the...Craig Jones Sets Up the Boston Crab Submission From the Closed Guard
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At first glance Boston Crab submission looks straight out of WWE. In fact it looks so eccentric many experienced grapplers would scoff at it. But as MMA fighter Jonno Mears proved in his latest bout...Ryan Hall On How To Add Extra Breaking Power to Kimura from Reverse Triangle
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In BJJ, most experienced practitioners are used to defending front triangles. These are the type of triangles set up from a guard position, either closed, half, or open guard. You can usually set up...Should You Ask A Black Belt To Roll? A Primer On Respect In BJJ
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„Should I ask a black belt to roll with me?“ A question that seems to be unnecessary at first, but then again – isn’t it disrespectful to ask someone who’s a higher rank than you...3X Wrestling Champion Shows a Simple & Efficient Ankle Pick Setup
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Learning how to do takedowns in Jiu-Jitsu can sometimes be confusing. There are so many different options to choose from and so many different variations… That it’s easy to get...Jake Paul Donated $5,000 to UFC’s Sarah Alpar to Help with Training Costs
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Image Credit: Jake Paul & Sarah Alpar Instagram It was yesterday that Jake Paul donated $5,000 to the GoFundMe campaign of the UFC’s fighter Sarah Alpar. Paul posted on his Twitter account:...The Sneakiest Attack in Jiu-Jitsu: Ezekiel Choke from Closed Guard
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Being unpredictable and prepared will go a long way for your Jiu-Jitsu. That is: if you have the skills and you can set them up in unpredictable, sneaky ways… You’ll be able to submit...Why Is Micael Galvao So Good – And What Is It Like To Grapple With Him?
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Micael Galvao – one of the most exciting prospects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today – competed against some of the world’s best black belts at the “Evolve Ur Game 2”...Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory Earns 2x Silver At IBJJF American Nationals
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The guitarist of the famous “Five Finger Death Punch” band, Zoltan Bathory, went into the 2021 IBJJF American National Championship last weekend; and came back with two silver medals....The Prominence And History Of BJJ Legend Royce Gracie
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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...Brazil Training VLog #1: Training in Paradise & Toe Hold Trap by Gustavo Ximu
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If you train Jiu-Jitsu, which you probably do since you are reading this article, you should really go to train in Brazil to experience the full experience. Athletes Top competitors at all belts are...Rapper Action Bronson Training Jiu-Jitsu As Part Of Major Weight Loss Lifestyle Change
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Rapper Action Bronson (real name Ariyan Arslani), is an award winning American rapper, chef, and television presenter. In mid-2020, prompted by having reached 400 pounds, and having a health...Quentin Tarantino Tells Rogan the Bruce Lee “Hollywood” Controversy, Inspired By Gene LeBell Grappling Lee
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In the the Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, Bruce Lee was made to look as an arrogant martial arts actor. In one scene, Brad Pitt plays a stuntman (Cliff Booth) and beats...Learn The RUSSIAN TIE And Frustrate Your Training Partners in Standup
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Did you know that wrestling can actually be quite simple? It sure can, if you dedicate yourself to learning and perfecting a set number of techniques, until you can hit them automatically. One of...