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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Featured

Female Jiu-Jitsu World Champions Open Up on How OnlyF*ns Has Affected their Lives

For those that have been living under a rock, OnlyFans is an ultra popular subscription-based website where people that create content can charge out a monthly fee for fans to access exclusive...

ADCC Organizer Blasts Athletes Complaining about Pay Money; Exposes The Real Costs of Event

Craig Jones recently voiced his concerns regarding the stagnant growth of prize money in the sport, despite its increasing popularity. In a discussion with The Mac Life, Jones pointed out the...

BJJ & Beach Camp with JT Torres in Protaras, Cyprus

The BJJ & Beach Camp offers an unparalleled experience, merging elite jiu-jitsu instruction with the splendid climate and picturesque beaches of the Mediterranean. This exceptional camp is...

Canto Strangle When Passing the Guard from Brazilian Judo Legend Flavio Canto

The Canto Choke is one of those techniques that consistently finds its way into the highest levels of grappling. Whether it’s Judo or Jiu-Jitsu this classic should be part of every grappler’s...

Guy Pretending to be a BJJ Black Belt Pranks Academy

Danny Mullen is a Youtube superstar who is known for among other things, kissing random old ladies, drinking urine, and generally doing crazy unexpected things. Over the years, we have seen many...

UFC Fightpass 6: Craig Jones Submits Lovato Jr in 1 min, Meregali Wins by RNC

During the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, a series of thrilling no-gi super fights captivated the audience. The event kicked off with an intense match between Ronaldo Junior and Kody Steele. Ronaldo...

BJJ Historian Robert Drysdale: ‘American Jiu-Jitsu is a Marketing Plot, an Easy Way to Gain Followers’

In a thought-provoking Mastery Jiu-Jitsu podcast, ADCC champion Robert Drysdale, (who is half Brazilian, half American)  a well-known figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and author of two...

UFC Legend Royce Gracie Converts to Islam

It appears that UFC legend Royce Gracie has converted to Islam. Gracie had a meeting with Eddie Redzovic (bjj black belt founder of Team Redzovic in Chicago) and Islamic leader Shaykh Uthman Ibn...

Craig Jones Says That Karate Combat Is The Future Of Grappling

Craig Jones recently demonstrated his skills yet again – but this time, at a Karate Combat event; securing a win via Flying Triangle Choke against Philip Rowe… And he now says that Karate...

The Best BJJ Commercial Ever Made: A Creative Take by the Italian Jiu-Jitsu Union

In a charming and humorous new commercial, the Italian Jiu-Jitsu Union showcases the passion and enthusiasm for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  across all ages. This advertisement captures a lively discussion...

Female Karate Black Belt Getting Exposed By Untrained Man is a Huge Wake Up Call

An organized fight depicted in a recent video has sparked discussion within the martial arts community. The video showed a female karate black belt competing against an untrained man in a match....

What is “American Jiu-Jitsu” & Is it Truly So Different from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

“American Jiu-Jitsu” is a term that has stirred considerable debate in the martial arts community, particularly among practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). The concept was notably...

What is the Ideal Age to Start Jiu-Jitsu in Order to Become a BJJ World Champion?

Age plays a crucial role in training for professional competition. Starting Jiu-Jitsu training at an older age (e.g., 21 to 30) makes it challenging to reach the level required to win major...

How To Improve Your Gi And No-Gi BJJ Skills At The Same Time

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...

2019 World’s Strongest Man (331 lbs) w/ 6 Months BJJ Training Rolls with 145lbs BJJ Black Belt

Martins Licis won the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition beating out the legendary Thor (The mountain from Game of Thrones). Licis is Latvian-American and is 6 ft 2 ½ in (1.89 m) and...

How Does Mica Galvao Catch Armbars from Everywhere? Lachlan Giles Explains

Lachlan Giles, a prominent figure in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, has explained how Mica Galvao has such good armbars. Giles, who is known for his analytical approach to grappling techniques,...

ADCC 2024 European Trials Results & Review

On February 17, 2022, Zagreb, Croatia hosted a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition that featured top athletes vying for medals and spots in the 2024 ADCC World Championships. Most favorites won their...

“The More You Think, The More Nervous You Get” – Roger Gracie On The Moments Before The Fight

How do you feel before a BJJ match? Nervous, anxious… Emotional and stressed out? If that’s the case, then you’re probably thinking way too much. And you should start learning how...

WNO 22 Results & Review: Brazilian Gi Competitors Dominate

The no-gi competitions hosted by WNO showcase an exceptionally high caliber of athletes and matches. Gala number 22 can be considered a success. There were several unexpected outcomes, including...

Gordon Ryan’s Expensive Truck Stolen, Blames ‘Biden’s America’

On the evening of March 30th at approximately 3:30 AM, Gordon Ryan reported the theft of his truck from his residential driveway in Austin, Texas. In a statement shared on his Instagram account, Mr....

Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Time Tested Advice on Avoiding Physical Conflict in the Streets

As martial artists, we are often faced with aggressive people who threaten us either verbally or physically. It’s important to know the difference between an insult like “F– You” and a threat...

16 Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners That Were Promoted Straight to Black Belt

  The BJJ black belt is a very prized possession in the martial arts community. It is arguably the most difficult belt to achieve in martial arts. The road to a black belt is usually a long and...

Craig Jones Reveals His Stero*d Pack For Upcoming Superfight with Rafael Lovato Jr

The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, set for March 3rd, 2024, is gearing up to be a super exciting event in the submission grappling world! Why? Well, among other things, because it’s just been...

Should Rolling with Students be a Necessity For Every Jiu-Jitsu Instructor?

Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. The idea that a belt ranking would be assigned to a student that doesn’t roll is almost universally frowned upon. But what can be said of...