Gordon Ryan Explains Why He Prefers No-Gi: “When Someone Grabs My Sleeves…”
Mar 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently appeared on the Push Press BJJ podcast, where he gave a lighthearted yet insightful look into his preferences, mindset, and approach to training. When asked the classic question...
Claudia Gadelha Clarifies Gordon Ryan & PED Comments: “I Say This Because…”
Mar 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC BJJ executive Claudia Gadelha addressed recent controversy surrounding her comments about Gordon Ryan and PEDs. The discussion arose when a reporter asked Gadelha about Gordon Ryan, who had...
Tye Ruotolo Responds To Gordon Ryan’s Retirement: “Ste*oids Aren’t Good For Longevity”
Mar 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is widely considered one of the most accomplished competitors in the sport’s history. His career includes numerous major titles and victories over elite opponents, placing him among the...
Islam Makhachev Pushes Back On Gordon Ryan’s Self-Defense Claim About BJJ: “You Can’t Just Lie Down”
Feb 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev has weighed in on the ongoing debate about which martial art works best in real-world self-defense, responding directly to Gordon Ryan’s recent comments. Ryan had shared his...
Nicky Ryan Says He & Gordon Are On Good Terms – Asks Fans To Respect Privacy
Feb 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Ryan has addressed ongoing speculation surrounding his relationship with his brother, Gordon Ryan, confirming that the two have reconciled and are now on good terms. Rumors about tension within...
Gordon Ryan Announces Retirement From Competition – Amid Ongoing Health Struggles
Feb 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has officially stepped away from BJJ competition, confirming that he is retiring from competing for the foreseeable future. While the announcement surprised many fans, it follows several...
Gordon Ryan Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Struggle At ADCC: “Not The Best Wrestler”
Feb 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently shared his opinion on how elite MMA grapplers would fare in pure submission grappling competition, specifically ADCC. Speaking on Mike Perry’s OverDogs podcast, Ryan discussed...
Gordon Ryan Speaks On Galvao Allegations: “I’m So Over Jiu-Jitsu Drama”
Feb 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has publicly commented on the controversy surrounding allegations against Andre Galvao. The ADCC champion made clear from the outset that he hasn’t been deeply immersed in the details:...
Helena Crevar Explains How It Felt To Start Training With Danaher & Ryan: “I Used To Watch All Their Instructionals”
Jan 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
When Helena Crevar steps onto the mats at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, January 23, she won’t just be making her ONE Championship debut — she’ll be completing a journey that once...
Gordon Ryan’s New Gym Sells $20,000 Lifetime Memberships: “Limited To 5 People”
Jan 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan’s Austin-based academy, Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu, has announced a new offer that has polarised the BJJ community. The gym is selling just five lifetime memberships, each priced at $20,000,...
Gordon Ryan Shares Why He Isn’t Worried About Being “Figured Out” In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has turned grappling into one of the most open-source elite sports on the planet. Every detail of how he passes, pins, back-takes, submits, and repeats the cycle is right there for anyone...
Kaynan Duarte Believes Gordon Ryan Could Win IBJJF Worlds – In The Gi
Oct 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kaynan Duarte recently weighed in on one of the most popular “what if” debates in grappling: how Gordon Ryan would perform if he ever decided to compete in the gi. Speaking in an interview with...
Lachlan Giles Explains How Gordon Ryan’s Simplified Game Creates Dominance
Oct 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles believes Gordon Ryan’s dominance comes from stripping his game down to fundamentals and executing them with unmatched precision. Here is what he had to say on the topic in a recent...
Gordon Ryan Unleashes Criticism After CJI 2 Controversy
Sep 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan wasted little time in voicing his displeasure after the storm surrounding CJI 2’s rules reached its peak. Representing his New Wave Jiu-Jitsu teammates, Ryan had plenty to say about how...
Gordon Ryan Says Even He Doesn’t Meet His Own BJJ Black Belt Standard
Sep 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Despite being widely regarded as the best grappler on the planet, Gordon Ryan admitted that his personal expectations for a black belt are so extreme that he himself wouldn’t qualify. As he put it:...
Gabi Garcia Fires Back At Gordon Ryan After CJI 2 “Corruption” Claims
Sep 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational 2 ended with fireworks both on and off the mats. The $1 million team tournament final between New Wave and B-Team went the distance, resulting in a 47-47 tie on the...
Gordon Ryan Accuses CJI Of Bias Against New Wave – After Controversial Tap Call
Aug 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has accused CJI officials of bias against his New Wave Jiu-Jitsu teammates – after controversy struck during Giancarlo Bodoni’s second match. The moment came in Bodoni’s bout...
Gordon Ryan Takes Shots At Craig Jones & CJI 2 After Steveson Withdrawal
Aug 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has reignited his feud with Craig Jones, seizing on Gable Steveson’s recent withdrawal from their scheduled superfight at CJI 2 to criticize both Jones and the event itself. Ryan has...
Claudia Gadelha Rules Out Gordon Ryan From UFC BJJ Over PED Use
Aug 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Claudia Gadelha, the former UFC strawweight contender now leading UFC BJJ, recently made it clear that Gordon Ryan won’t be competing under the promotion’s banner. While Ryan is widely regarded...
BJJ Manager Compares Gordon Ryan’s Impact To Conor McGregor’s In UFC
Aug 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent appearance on ConnectCast, Viktor Doria — manager of Mica Galvão — sparked debate across the BJJ community with a striking comparison. Doria likened Gordon Ryan’s influence on...
Gordon Ryan Reveals (Exclusive) Price Tag For Private Lessons
Aug 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Widely considered one of the greatest grapplers in history, Gordon Ryan recently pulled back the curtain on something most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors keep under wraps – how much he...
Gordon Ryan Exposes The “Hidden” Training Habit That’s Holding You Back
Aug 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Our lives aren’t made out of only our thoughts, but more so out of the actions we take every day. In other words, the habits we have and cultivate. The life on the mats is no different. And, in...
Gordon Ryan: “The Number One Thing That Kills Progression In BJJ Is Boredom”
Aug 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent seminar, Gordon Ryan delivered a simple – but striking – insight that every serious grappler needs to hear: The number one thing that destroys progression is boredom. For all the talk...
Gordon Ryan Talks Faster Progress In BJJ: Positional Training Over Ego-Driven Rolling
Jul 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rather than relying on traditional rolling sessions that are often fueled by ego and competition, Gordon Ryan argues that situational training is the most effective path to faster progress. Here is...
