WATCH: Two mates start scraping during lunch hour
It started as just another lunch hour—two mates sitting around, catching up, when something unexpected took place. Filming on his phone, one guy seemed to be having a casual conversation,…
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Gordon Ryan Defends Controversial Comments: ‘Racism? I Just Believe in Hard Work’
Jiu-jitsu champion Gordon Ryan recently addressed accusations of racism that emerged during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Speaking on Jake Shields’ podcast, Ryan explained the controversy stemmed from…
Gordon Ryan tried to entice Nicky Rod to ‘stay loyal’ and not leave DDS during Split
In a revealing interview on Jake Shields’ podcast, grappling superstar Gordon Ryan opened up about the contentious split of his former team and his views on loyalty in jiu-jitsu. Ryan,…
UK politician set to compete on Polaris 30 card
Labour MP Will Stone is set to make his debut on the Polaris 30 card next month in Manchester. The North Swindon representative will face off against Cage Warriors veteran…
Leg grabs are coming back to Judo
The All Japan Judo Federation (AJF) has shaken up the competitive judo scene by reinstating a long-debated rule, known as “Ashitori” or foot-grabbing, in the All Japan Judo Championships. This…
Dantas on Grappling Match against Umar Nurmagomedov: An honor to represent my art against Dagestani school of wrestling
Eduardo Dantas, a former two-time Bellator bantamweight champion, is about to embark on a new journey outside the MMA cage. The seasoned MMA star is set to face UFC prospect,…
John Danaher: “Don’t lower your standards by saying I want to get a black belt”
In a wide-ranging conversation with Lex Fridman, esteemed jiu-jitsu coach John Danaher offered some surprising insights about Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts. While discussing advice for white belts starting their jiu-jitsu…
Craig Jones: Black belt is like a marketing gimmick to keep people hooked (to BJJ)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Craig Jones has made some controversial statements about the belt system in BJJ, calling it a “marketing gimmick” designed to keep practitioners hooked on the sport.…
WATCH: BJJ community condemns BJJ Black belt injuring student in fundamental class
When the trust of training partners is broken, especially in a martial art like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where mutual respect and safety are paramount, it’s time for the community to address…
Adult that flipped off BJJ girl tries to justify his behavior: She was mocking my son
A recent incident at a Grappling Industries Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament has sparked outrage in the martial arts community after a video went viral showing an adult spectator making an…