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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Rafael Lovato Jr. To Make His College Wrestling Debut – At 42 Years Old

Rafael Lovato Jr. has added another improbable chapter to one of the most accomplished careers in grappling history… At 42 years old, the BJJ legend has officially signed to make his college...

Gable Steveson Explains Why “MMA Wrestling” Is Taking Over The UFC

Gable Steveson has recently described a shift toward what he calls “MMA wrestling” – a hybrid skill set that blends takedowns, cage work, foot sweeps, and submission awareness into one...

6th Degree Bjj Black Belt: Politics Preventing BJJ From Ever Becoming an Olympic Sport

A sixth-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt has shed light on why the sport remains locked out of the Olympic Games, pointing squarely at entrenched politics rather than athletic merit. BJJ icon...

What Experienced Players Look for When Choosing a Bitcoin Gambling Site

Bitcoin gambling has existed long enough to lose its novelty factor. For players who already understand how digital assets behave, the discussion rarely starts with whether cryptocurrency works for...

Tom DeBlass: “If You Haven’t Trained For At Least Two Years, You Can’t Fight”

Tom DeBlass recently shared a no-nonsense message about what it really means to be able to fight. In a strongly worded Instagram post, DeBlass challenged the growing number of people who believe...

Dan Manasoiu Faces Backlash After Training Session With Kyle Rittenhouse

Dan Manasoiu has found himself at the center of a fierce online debate after posting photos of a private training session with Kyle Rittenhouse. Manasoiu shared the images on Instagram, showing what...

Pitch Your BJJ Sponsorships Without Chasing Podiums

It’s easy to get sponsors with IBJJF gold medals, but if you’re sitting around waiting to become a world champion before you reach out, you’re already behind the competitors. Most BJJ...

BJJ Gis: Custom, Cool & Personalized Uniforms

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a martial art – it’s a lifestyle, a community, and for many practitioners, a defining part of their identity. At the heart of this journey lies the...

Exploring the Science Behind Effective Leaky Gut Supplements

Leaky gut is a condition attracting attention in health circles due to the potential impact it can have on overall health. When the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, toxins and...

Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis Crowned As ONE Championship’s Top Grappler Of The Year

Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis has been named as ONE Championship’s grappler of the year! The 23-year-old prodigy from Manaus entered the promotion in March with a reputation built on ADCC...

Khabib Explains Why Former Rivals Can Never Truly Be His Friends

Khabib Nurmagomedov delivered one of his most honest reflections yet during an appearance at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, where he was asked about something many fans often romanticize –...

(WATCH) Arman Tsarukyan Manhandles “Shara Bullet” With A Vicious Body Slam

Arman Tsarukyan proved once again that his skill set extends far beyond the UFC cage when he stepped onto the mats in Yerevan, Armenia for a special grappling match at a Hype FC event. The...

BJJ & Judo Black Belt Reveals The 5 Lessons About Running A Dojo That Nobody Talks About

Shintaro Higashi has spent his entire life inside martial arts schools. His father opened Kokushibutō Institute in New York City back in 1963, and today Higashi continues that legacy while also...

Finally, A BJJ Timer and Drills App for Grappling

We see a lot of gear and apps come across our desk. Most are forgettable. Every now and then, however, something comes along that is so well designed for the specific needs of a BJJ practitioner that...

Daniel Cormier Reveals His One UFC Regret: “I Lost Focus For Just A Moment”

Daniel Cormier’s resume puts him firmly among the greatest fighters in MMA history, but even legends carry moments they wish they could rewind. During a recent appearance on the Weighing In...

Don Frye Rushed to Hospital – Saved By Former MMA Rival

UFC Hall of Famer Don “The Predator” Frye is recovering after a frightening heart episode that put him in the hospital with atrial fibrillation… A condition he says could have...

UFC Leg-Lock Specialist Faces Unprecedented Test Against Legless Wrestling Phenom at Karate Combat

When Valter Walker competes at Karate Combat 59 on February 13 in Doral, Florida, he’ll enter a matchup unlike anything he’s encountered before—one that neutralizes the very weapon that has...

Daniel Cormier Talks Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Impact: “He Changed The Course Of An Entire Country”

Daniel Cormier believes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legacy reaches far beyond championship belts and highlight-reel finishes. Speaking on the WEIGHING IN podcast, the former UFC double champion explained...

BJJ Black Belt Sparks Debate After Claiming Performance Boost From Six Months of Semen Retention

A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt has ignited widespread discussion online after sharing his belief that six months of semen retention significantly improved his energy levels, focus, and competitive...

Paige VanZant Reveals The Strangest $25 OnlyF*ns Request She’s Ever Received

Paige VanZant’s post-UFC career has taken her into unexpected territory – including a world where fans will pay real money for some truly strange requests. Since leaving mixed martial arts, the...

Roger Gracie Talks The GOAT Debate: “You Can’t Compare Generations”

Roger Gracie may sit atop countless all-time rankings in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but he has no interest in arguing about it. Nearly a decade after his last major appearance — when he submitted Marcus...

Islam Makhachev’s Advice To Young Fighters: “Learn English”

Islam Makhachev may be one of the most dominant fighters in the world, but he’s fully aware that success in the UFC depends on more than just performance inside the cage. In a recent interview with...

Garry Tonon Reveals His Street Fight Story: “Oh Wow, What The F**k*

Garry Tonon is known for thriving in chaos on the competition mats, but one of the wildest moments of his career had nothing to do with a tournament. While cornering a teammate in South Korea years...

Coach Calls Out Parents At Kids Events: “You Suck At Jiu-Jitsu!”

Jesse Zimmerman didn’t set out to start a controversy, but a short video he shared after coaching at youth tournaments struck a nerve across the Jiu-Jitsu community. Zimmerman says the problem...