In an era where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt promotions have become increasingly controversial, with veterans like Jeff Glover lamenting declining standards and others proposing rigid physical criteria, the Valente Brothers…
Walk into most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies today and you’ll see practitioners wearing heavy, competition-regulation gis with long sleeves and pants. BJJ Gis typically range from 350 Grams per Square Meter…
In a revealing Trophy Room Tour, Gordon Ryan shared a harrowing story about how he nearly lost his pinky finger on the day he received a prized katana from John…
Long before the octagon became a global arena for mixed martial artists, Bruce Lee was developing a revolutionary approach to combat that would lay the philosophical groundwork for MMA. Though…
In a display of quick thinking and bravery, a San Francisco cafe employee successfully thwarted a robbery attempt and detained the suspect until law enforcement arrived at the scene. The…
In a recent Q&A session, Craig Jones addressed speculation about New Wave’s participation in the upcoming Combat Jiu-Jitsu Invitational 2 (CJI 2), offering a measured response that revealed both team…
In the midst of an ongoing debate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt standards, renowned grappler Craig Jones has offered a compelling perspective that emphasizes the transformative journey of long-term training.…
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has been offered a nogi submission grappling match against recently retired MMA legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. The proposed super match would…
In a testament to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s effectiveness, even UFC referee Mike Beltran‘s imposing 230-pound frame proved no match for a 12-year-old practitioner during his first encounter with the martial art.…
UFC referee Mike Beltran just earned a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from Professor Johnny Ramirez at New Breed Academy and it isn’t just a personal milestone—it’s a testament to his…
