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Angry Mogolian Wrestling Coaches Strip Down In Protest After Loss

  Rio de Janeiro Olympics: After Mongolian wrestler Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran lost a bronze-medal clash against Uzbekistan’s Ikhtiyor Navruzov in controversial fashion, his coaches reacted...

Wrestling Legend Mark Schultz Promoted to BJJ Black Belt by Pedro Sauer

    Olympic and 2-time World champion freestyle wrestler, Mark Schultz, whose life story was featured in the movie ‘Foxcatcher’ has just been promoted to Jiu-Jitsu black belt by...

Bo Nickal Teaches His Wrestling Takedown System for Grappling

Bo Nickal, an American professional mixed martial artist and decorated wrestler, shares his extensive knowledge on grappling and takedown techniques in a detailed tutorial for grapplers of all...

Kit Dale: “Not Being Good At Takedowns Comes With Many Problems”

Yeah, we get it – you’re not that good with takedowns. You never were and you, kind of, believe that takedowns just aren’t your “thing”. But here’s the problem: if...

What Are The Differences Between Wrestling & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Cultures?

Wrestling and BJJ are amongst two of the most popular grappling arts in the world. There are big differences in cultures between BJJ and Wrestling. The main points about wrestling culture it is...

Gordon Ryan Exposes Olympic Wrestling Champion Gable Stevenson Empty Challenges To Face Him

Gable Steveson, renowned for his wrestling successes – including an Olympic gold medal – expressed his openness to testing his grappling skills against none other than Gordon Ryan and...

Professor, Master, Bro? What is the Proper Way to Address Your BJJ Instructor

So you are new to BJJ. There are many things going through your mind: new environment, new people. It’s like learning how to swim. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is usually a pretty laid back martial...

The Judoka Who Shined in Wrestling: Unveiling Jason Morris’s Mastery

The legendary US judoka Jason Morris’s exceptional skills in blending judo and wrestling are second to none. Morris, a five-time Olympian and 1992 silver medalist, made a profound impact in the...

Frustrated Daniel Cormier Quits NCAA Wrestling Commentary Gig: “I’m Out”

Daniel Cormier, known for his illustrious career in MMA and his commentary in the UFC, has also recently had several NCAA wrestling commentary gigs… Emphasis on had – as he’s...

Judo VS BJJ VS Wrestling: Which is Best to Start With? Justin Flores Answers

In an insightful discussion with Justin Flores, a high-level judo black belt coach and former coach of Ronda Rousey, the question of which grappling art is best to start with and which to retire with...

2X ADCC Champ JT Torres on Why He Hired a Full Time Wrestling Coach at his BJJ Academy

It’s no secret that many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students aren’t particularly good at wrestling. Some even go as far as never adding wrestling to their training schedule – which is a grave mistake....

Joe Rogan Reveals How A “Humiliating Experience” Got Him To Train Wrestling

Everyone’s got a story to tell about how they got into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts (MMA), or any other martial art. And as far as Joe Rogan is concerned, he started training...

THE CONTENDERS: The First Ever Grappling Vs Wrestling PPV Event In 1997 That Inspired ADCC

Before the prestigious Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Wrestling World Championship became synonymous with elite-level grappling, there was an event in 1997 that set the stage for the future...

Islam Makhachev Leaks Video of Him OutWrestling Daniel Cormier

Islam Makhachev recently earned the UFC lightweight title, after submitting Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. So, among other things, it’s “safe to say” that Makhachev is an outstanding...

Is Jiu-Jitsu Devolving? Drysdale: “Wrestling Has it Right, BJJ Has it Wrong”

In a recent episode of the “I Suck At Jiu-Jitsu Show” hosted by Josh McKinney, BJJ and ADCC world champion Robert Drysdale shared his perspective on the current state and evolution of...

How a Pro Wrestler KO’d Judo Legend Masahiko Kimura & The Yakuza’s Involvement

In the intriguing world of professional wrestling, where theatrics often overshadow reality, a historical event stands out as a stark reminder of what happens when the lines between performance and...

Demetrious Johnson Says Israel Adesanya Needs To Improve His Grappling

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has recently voiced his concerns regarding Israel Adesanya’s readiness for his match against Dricus du Plessis… Especially his grappling...

Pro Wrestler Submits Himself Entangling his Leg in the Ropes

The professional wrestling world was recently shocked by a tragic incident in which Mexican wrestler Oro Jr. sustained a horrific leg injury during a match. While professional wrestling is known for...

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...

Russian Wrestling Legend Aleksandr Karelin Doesn’t Know who UFC Champ Islam Makhachev is

Legendary Russian wrestler Aleksandr Karelin was unfamiliar with UFC champion Islam Makhachev. During an interview at the Ivan Yarygin Cup 2024, wrestling icon Aleksandr Karelin revealed a lack of...

These are the 10 Principles Of Submission Wrestling, By Luta Livre Master Roberto Leitao

Written by Raphael Levy of Jits.fr With two colleagues, I was doing a few years ago my first pilgrimage to Rio. And like many gringos before me, after a few weeks of frantic workouts, I ended up...

Sambo Vs. Wrestling: Which is The Superior Grappling Art?

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...

UFC 297 Winner Says He Has “Khabib’s Wrestling & Demian Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu”

UFC 297 witnessed a spectacular start with Jimmy Flick‘s impressive victory in the preliminary card, where he secured a submission win against Malcolm Gordon. Flick, a standout from Forza...

BJJ Legend Ricardo Almeida Says BJJ Instructionals Aren’t Enough: “You Still Need A Professor”

It seems like there’s no limit to what you can learn today – all because of the power of the Internet. And that’s no different when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. YouTube...