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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Conor McGregor Says He Is “Losing Interest For Training” Due To Delayed UFC Return

It appears that Conor McGregor is having some trouble staying motivated for training, due to his return date (to the UFC) not being confirmed yet. It’s been almost three years since the...

Kade Ruotolo vs Francisco Lo Announced For ONE Fight Night 21

Kade Ruotolo’s next grappling match has been announced – as he is set to face Francisco Lo at ONE Fight Night 21 on April 5th, 2024! The news about the match were announced via ONE...

Update: UFC Legend Mark Coleman Alert & Breathing On His Own After House Fire Tragedy

UFC legend Mark Coleman is showing signs of improvement, after the heroic act of saving his parents from a house fire. The former UFC heavyweight champion, who was initially intubated and sedated due...

[WATCH] Dog Comes To His Owner Mid-Match At BJJ Competition

A heartwarming incident took place during a local BJJ tournament – when a competitor’s dog made an unexpected appearance on the mat, to visit his owner. The touching moment occurred as an...

Firas Zahabi: “PED Use Is Worse in BJJ Than in MMA. Some Blue Belts Are Jacked Out Of Their Minds”

PED use in the Jiu-Jitsu is extremely widespread according the famed MMA and BJJ instructor Firas Zahabi, and no just at the elite level. Zahabi was recently a guest on the popular youtube channel...

What’s The Real Difference Between Judo And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ground Game?

You might’ve started out training both BJJ and Judo at the same time… Thinking that if you combine the two arts, you will become an unstoppable grappler! But what you didn’t expect...

That’s Pathetic: Worst Excuses You Will Hear From BJJ Competitors That Lost

My dog ate my homework. My alarm clock didn’t work… Excuses, excuses, excuses. When you go to a Ju-Jitsu competition, what is the most common question you hear? “How did you...

Renzo Gracie: “A Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu Means You’re a Badass Motherf*cker”

Being a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt signifies a deep and comprehensive understanding of the art, coupled with a high level of skill and proficiency. However, the meaning of being a black belt in...

Couple Have a Jiu-Jitsu Match at Their Wedding

BJJ Weddings are still somewhat rare even though bjj gathers the most passionate practitioners around the world. In the past we have seen some truly unique weddings including when two teammates took...

Navy SEAL & BJJ Black Belt: “You Become A Target Just By The Way You Walk”

Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes with many benefits, including learning how to defend yourself properly. However, proper self-defense doesn’t start when things already go haywire; rather, it...

Rolling With Someone Half Your Age and Twice As Strong in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“Jiu Jitsu is perfect. It’s humans who make errors.” Rickson Gracie. When rolling with someone half your age and twice as strong in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it’s important to focus on...

Latest Car Jiu-Jitsu Event Features Adult Movie Stars

For every martial art, there are at least a couple of variations of the sport… That are, in one way or another, weird and have bizarre rulesets. In the case of BJJ, one of its weirdest...

BJJ & Judo Black Belt Brian Glick’s Advice On Making Excuses: “You’re In Trouble…”

Alright, be honest with us (and yourself) for a second, and ask yourself… How often do you make excuses – on the Jiu-Jitsu mats and life alike? Well, if you really want to improve and...

Mark Coleman’s Daughters Set Up GoFundMe As The MMA Legend Fights For His Life

UFC pioneer Mark Coleman is in a life-threatening situation, after bravely rescuing his parents from a devastating house fire. The inaugural UFC heavyweight champion carried his parents to safety...

Ricardo Arona: MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Legend – As Remembered By His Friends

Ricardo Arona remains a legendary figure in MMA and Jiu-Jitsu, even though he hasn’t competed in many years. His last fight was in September 2009, where, at 31, he defeated Marvin Eastman at...

Joe Rogan Tells Rickson Gracie How Taekwondo Compares To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Effectiveness

Joe Rogan has long been one of the most influential people in the bjj community and out of it. The 52 year old stand-up comedian, mixed martial arts color commentator, podcast host, and businessman...

Gordon Ryan Says That Boxing Is One Of “The Most Limited Martial Arts”

Gordon Ryan recently shared his thoughts on the practicality of boxing in real-life situations. In a social media post (as reported by BJJDoc), he questioned the effectiveness of boxers outside the...

Renzo Gracie On How to Finish a Triangle Choke on a Much Larger & Stronger Opponent

The triangle choke from guard is one of the first submissions that you will typically learn in BJJ. It is highly effective and will work at all levels. There are so many ways to set up a triangle...

Best Judo Takedowns for Bouncers From Shintaro Higashi’s Own Experience Working the Door

When working as a part of law enforcement – or at any sort of a security job, such as working as a bouncer – it’s a good idea to learn at least some Judo, Jiu-Jitsu or Wrestling… As it will...

“Grapplers” Documentary Offers an Intimate Look into the World of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu

The documentary “Grapplers – No Gi No Money,” showcased on Brandon Mccaghren’s YouTube channel, is a compelling narrative about the world of competitive jiu-jitsu, focusing on...

Legendary Ricardo Libório To Be Promoted To BJJ Coral Belt

Ricardo Libório, one of Carlson Gracie’s top students, will be receiving a coral belt in Jiu-Jitsu next Sunday (March 17th) – at a special event held at AABB da Lagoa main hall, the...

Joe Rogan Remembers His First Jiu-Jitsu Class: “This Purple Belt Just R*ped Me. Just Destroyed Me”

Everyone starts somewhere. You can’t be a black belt level Jiu-Jitsu athlete immediately from the get-go, but you’ve got to put a lot of effort into training. You have to possess the...

This is Why Clinch Takedowns Work Best Against Stronger Opponents

Upper body throws and takedowns look cool for the audience (and it’s DEFINITELY not fun for the guy landing on the mat) but that’s not why. There is real strategy going into this game plan!...

Why The Traditional Hip Escape is Bad for Your Guard Retention

What is guard retention? Guard retention is the act of getting your opponent back in front of you and in between your legs, as he tries to pass your guard. You need to have a grip and at least 3...