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Advice for Doing BJJ When Over 50 from John Will

Once you hit 50, you will need to make adjustments to the way you train. If you’re 50 and over and wondering how to stay on track in your BJJ class, then this article is for you. When you are over...

Who Are The BJJ Practitioners With the Most INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS?

The rise of social media and its importance had an impact on almost every business sphere in the world. And, like it or not, BJJ is not just a sport but a business too! Those Jiujiteiros that have...

Old School BJJ Black Belt’s Reaction to ‘Jiu Jitsu’ Movie Trailer Feat. Nicolas Cage & Tony Jaa

The film “Jiu Jitsu”, produced by director Dimitri Logothetis and filmed throughout 2019 and 2020, is already in its final stages. Its launch is scheduled for end of 2020, according to...

Nicolas Cage ‘Jiu-Jitsu’ Movie: Exclusive Official Trailer

The film “Jiu Jitsu”, produced by director Dimitri Logothetis and filmed throughout 2019 and 2020, is already in its final stages. Its launch is scheduled for end of 2020, according to...

Actor Jeremy Piven is the Latest Celebrity To Train Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is getting more and more popular among the Hollywood A list celebrities. Famous people that train or have trained in BJJ include Ashton Kutcher, Prince Jackson (son of Michael...

Joe Rogan: ‘There is Violence is Me & It Scares Me’

Joe Rogan has long been one of the most influential people in the bjj community and out of it. The 51 year old stand-up comedian, mixed martial arts color commentator, podcast host, and businessman...

Much Awaited Nicolas Cage Movie ‘Jiu-Jitsu’ Hits Screens on November 21st

Nicolas Cage is set to star in “Jiu jitsu” movie. The movie in question is a martial arts actioner based on the comic book of the same name. Now here’s where things get a bit sketchy – Cage...

Surprise! These 14 Celebrities Can Probably Kick Your Butt!

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...

Celebrities That Are Also Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is getting more and more popular among the Hollywood A list celebrities. Famous people that train or have trained in BJJ include Ashton Kutcher, Prince Jackson (son of Michael...

These 10 UFC Fighters Went Straight to Black Belt in BJJ

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 hard...

Have You Ever Tapped Someone With A Sub Called “Mother’s Milk”?

bjj scout released a funny troll featuring something called the Mother’s Milk. Apparently Ezekiel from the bottom (which seems to be on everyone’s mind) isn’t edgy enough for him so...

The Origins of No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Can Be Traced Back to Mitsuyo Maeda

Last year, I was fortunate to have a dinner with Sensei Norio Kouyama in Tokyo, Japan. Sensei Kouyama is the author of Conde Koma’s biography in Japanese, Undefeated Combatant Mitsuyo Maeda. The...

Josh Barnett: ‘I Was Awarded a BJJ Black Belt & I had NEVER Trained BJJ’

Former UFC heavyweight and Metamoris heavyweight champion Josh Barnett explains on his Facebook page the backstory to how he was awarded a BJJ black belt without ever having worn a Gi or trained any...

These Are The Biggest Jiu-Jitsu Associations in The World

Many BJJ practitioners know of the affiliations of different clubs. But you may be surprised about just how many academies each one has worldwide! Here are the  biggest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...

New Findings Emerge On Why BJJ Pioneer Maeda Did Challenge Matches

Three years ago, Master Rigan Machado advised me to write the book about the connections of Jiu Jitsu from Japan to Brazil and the USA in regard to its Samurai origins. It became a great...

Chris Haueter: “If You Want Longevity, Do Gi Jiu-Jitsu”

  The great Chris Haueter talks about which martial art to choose, during his recent seminar in Denmark. For him, doing Jiu-Jitsu in the Gi is better for longevity. Some No Gi only people may...

A Behind The Scenes Look at ‘Jiu-Jitsu’ a Movie Featuring Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage is set to star in “Jiu jitsu” movie. The movie in question is a martial arts actioner based on the comic book of the same name. Now here’s where things get a bit sketchy – Cage...

Actor Mickey Rourke is a Blue Belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

World famous actor Mickey Rourke has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the past few years under the tutelage of Scott “Einstein” Epstein, a black belt under Eddie Bravo of 10th Planet...

Keanu Reeves Brazilian JIu-Jitsu Training for ‘John Wick 3’ Behind The Scenes

In the bullet pasted action spectacle ‘John Wick’ we see Keanu Reeves as a retired A-list hit man, who gets in trouble with some Russian gangsters. It doesn’t takes long before they wish they...

Who Are The Wealthiest People in Jiu-Jitsu?

Jiu-Jitsu is growing at a very fast pace all over the world. In almost every country, it is considered a middle to upper middle class sport (because of cat of training, cost of Gis, travelling to...

The Best Strategies For Breaking Tough Guards Shared

On October 28, 2012, the final day of the 5 Brothers Machado Camp, just as the stellar event was drawing to a close on a beautiful Texas day, Prof. Jean Jacques called the attention of all...

Brendan Schaub Weighs in On Claim That Ashton Kutcher Could Beat Conor McGregor in a Grappling Match

In his recent Fighter and the Kid podcast episode, Brendan Schaub – a former MMA fighter and a stand-up comedian – spoke with co-host Brian Callen, amongst other things, about wether newly...

Reasons Why You Should Take Your Instructor’s Word With Reservation On Topics Unrelated To Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu inspires an awe inspiring lifestyle change in most of its beginners. From dedication to some thorough core changes, the benefits of lifestyle are undeniable: it will get you fit,...

Ashton Kutcher Promoted To Brown Belt in BJJ

Superstar actor is now just one step away from getting his black belt in BJJ. He today received his brown belt from the hands of Rigan Machado, the BJJ instructor to the stars: Rigan Machado Designs...