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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Richie Martinez Pushes Back On Claims No-Gi Black Belts Aren’t “Real” Jiu-Jitsu

Richie “Boogey Man” Martinez, the 10th Planet black belt known for his run through EBI and years of highlight-reel submissions, has never trained in the gi. That is a fact that’s...

Gordon Ryan Claims Greg Souders “Stole” The Eco Approach From Renzo Gracie’s Academy

Gordon Ryan recently spoke about Greg Souders, the coach behind the ecological approach (the constraints-led approach) that’s generated significant discussion in BJJ circles over the past year....

How an Online Personal Trainer in Australia Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Fitness isn’t always about the perfect workout. Often, it’s about having a plan, feedback and someone to help you adjust when life gets in the way. A remote personal trainer could offer you that....

BKFC Belgrade tryouts for the “World’s Baddest Man” global tournament will feature Dilan Prasovic, Serbian stars, before BKFC Fight Night Belgrade

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) – beheld by fans and experts as the world’s premier bare-knuckle fighting organization – is all set to bring its iconic Squared Circle to the...

BJJ Federation Introduces New BJJ Safety Rule Following Competitor’s Viral Spinal Injury

The Brazilian Confederation (CBLP) has introduced a new safety rule for its competitions following the August 22nd BJJ injury that left Willian Hiroyuki Masuda, known as “Kabuto”, with...

Gilbert Burns Set To Face Khamzat Chimaev In Wrestling Debut At RAF 13

Gilbert Burns is preparing for his wrestling debut at RAF 13, where he’ll face Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event. While Burns brings significantly more overall grappling experience to the...

How Digital Platforms Are Reshaping the Global BJJ Community

Not long ago, learning a new guard pass meant finding someone who already knew it. You travelled to a seminar, waited for a visiting black belt, or got lucky with a training partner who had competed...

Opening a BJJ Gym? These Hidden Costs Catch New Owners Off Guard

Photo by Samuel Castro on Unsplash Opening a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym often begins with a fairly simple budget: rent a suitable space, buy mats, add changing rooms, and start enrolling students. Once...

Your BJJ Gym Is Busy – So Why Does It Still Feel Hard to Make Money?

A packed mat should be good news. Classes are busy, new students keep appearing, and from the outside the academy looks healthy. Yet plenty of BJJ gym owners still reach the end of the month...

Planning the Ultimate Casino Resort Getaway: Top Destinations & Tips

I used to picture a casino resort vacation as one thing: a smoky gaming floor and a cheap buffet. That’s not the reality anymore — not even close. The properties I’ve stayed at lately...

John Danaher Explains Why Gordon Ryan Is The Best Grappler He’s Coached: “Truly Amazing”

John Danaher addressed Gordon Ryan’s ongoing health issues, ranking him as the best talent he’s ever coached. Asked directly who the best pound-for-pound grappler he’s trained is,...

Firas Zahabi Explains Why He Plans to Start TRT At 50: “I’m Not Going To Be That”

TriStar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi, best known for guiding Georges St-Pierre through his championship reign, revealed during a recent gym Q&A that he plans to begin testosterone replacement...

ADCC 2026 Preview & Predictions: Who Wins Gold in Kraków? Our Picks for Every Division

The ADCC World Championship returns on September 12–13, 2026, at Tauron Arena in Kraków, Poland. With several defending champions absent, a new generation of contenders emerging, and some of the...

The Evolution of Online Casino Gaming: Strategies, Slots, and Instant Withdrawals

Online casino gaming like OscarSpin left behind simple digital slot reels and static betting tables a while back. I’ve watched this shift happen firsthand over the past few years, and...

What Happened to the ADCC Hype? Why 2026 Feels Different — and What to Expect This Weekend

After the Las Vegas spectacle, the CJI rivalry and a new era of professional grappling, ADCC returns to Europe this weekend. But instead of feeling like the sport’s biggest event, the build-up has...

Andrew Huberman Breaks Down 5 Physical Signs That May Point to St*roid Use

The discussion around PED use has become impossible to ignore in modern combat sports and fitness culture. During an appearance on the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast, Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman...

John Danaher Explains Why Your First Class In Jiu-Jitsu Is The Most Important Class: “They’re Just Like You”

John Danaher has built a reputation as one of the sport’s most analytical coaches, shaping several of its most dominant competitors. In a recent podcast episode with Georges St-Pierre, he was...

Fedor Emelianenko Will Compete In Russian Sambo Championship: “As An Amateur”

Fedor Emelianenko, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history, has revealed plans to return to competition. During a visit to Mozhaysk, where he held a wrestling masterclass...

$1 Deposit Casinos in NZ: The Smart Player’s Guide to Micro-Bankroll Gaming

One dollar won’t make anyone rich. I learned that the hard way after testing a dozen of these offers myself. But it buys something more useful than a jackpot shot — a real test drive of a...

Dima Murovanni Explains Why Most Coaches Are Getting The Eco Approach To BJJ Wrong

Dima Murovanni, one of the sport’s most sought-after coaches, broke down his philosophy on the ecological, or constraints-led, approach to teaching Jiu-Jitsu. Murovanni, who trains world...

WWE Veteran Santino Marella Wins Gold at Jiu-Jitsu Con

Santino Marella has added another accomplishment to a resume that already spans two combat sports and a professional wrestling career that made him a household name. The former WWE Intercontinental...

Josh Barnett Recalls Winning IBJJF Worlds Without Rank: “I Just Walked Into A Black Belt Division & Won It”

Josh Barnett has spent his career bouncing between the UFC heavyweight title and pro wrestling rings, but tucked into his resume is a piece of grappling trivia most competitors would never dream of...

Female BJJ Brown Belt Restrains Man Wielding Broken Bottle At Tesco

Zoe Lundy-Chen, 42, a BJJ brown belt competitor, had only stopped by the supermarket to pick up a drink before heading to class – when she found herself in the middle of an unfolding...

Building a Home Recovery Setup for BJJ: Sauna, Cold Plunge, Mobility and Sleep

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a way of following you home. Even after training ends, you may still feel the effects of hard rounds, awkward positions, grip fighting, takedowns and hours spent working from...