The Gracie family’s unique naming convention is deeply rooted in the eccentric beliefs of Carlos Gracie, a pioneering figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. According to Rickson Gracie’s memoir, his uncle Carlos…
At Boston’s Royale nightclub on Saturday night (November 23), rapper Lil Xan found himself in a heated confrontation that ended with unexpected consequences. New footage has emerged showing the “Betrayed”…
John Danaher has drawn the ire of the Catch Wrestling community following the release of his latest instructional DVD, Master the Move: The American Lock. The DVD explores what Danaher…
Brazilian television unveiled a detailed report on the arrest of Alcenor Alves, a 57-year-old jiu-jitsu coach, accused of SA athletes over a span of 15 years. The revelations, aired nationwide,…
We recently reported on The Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Amazonas, led by president Elvys Damasceno, move to revoke Alves’ black belt and permanently expel him from the sport at all levels.…
Olympic wrestling champion Helen Maroulis is taking her competitive spirit to a new arena – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After an unexpected injury forced her to step back from wrestling, Maroulis discovered…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts, prepare for a tournament that’s about to get all the publicity – literally. Pit Boss Grappling (PBG) is introducing a viral competition format that has fans drawing…
A recent leaked document has sparked intense debate within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, shedding light on the curriculum requirements for attaining a purple belt at one academy. This testing structure,…
Marcelo Garcia has long been celebrated for his unique philosophy on success. Garcia has built a career that defies the modern martial arts norms of strength-based training and performance-enhancing substances.…
Marcelo Garcia is a five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and four-time ADCC champion. He retired 15 years ago. It can be said he has spent his career redefining what it…
