Rigan Machado: “Today You Can Just Buy a Black Belt”
Rigan Machado did not hold back when discussing the current state of belt rankings during his appearance on the BSC podcast. The eighth degree black belt and member of the…
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Musician Zoltan Bathory Sponsors USA Judo Olympic Team
When Zoltan Bathory tied his first judo belt 40 years ago as a nine year old in Hungary he could not have imagined the path ahead. The famous guitarist has…
WATCH: Ashton Kutcher shows jiu-jitsu to Jimmy Fallon
During his recent appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ Ashton Kutcher demonstrated his newly earned black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, sharing the journey behind his impressive martial arts…
Kingsway’s Ana Mayordomo Aiming To Win Third ADCC Trials To Finally Qualify For The Big Show
Ana Mayordomo has made headlines in the jiu-jitsu world with an unusual achievement, winning two separate ADCC trials – and having to still qualify for ADCC 2026. Mayordomo told Declan…
Izaak Michell Located Near NSW Beach While US Authorities Offer $1,000 for Leads
An ADCC Asia Trials winner wanted by Texas authorities on a SA charge is believed to be living in a van along the New South Wales north coast, according to…
Nicky Ryan Plans To Return To Competition In Mid To Late 2026
10 months after undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery, Nicky Ryan is steadily progressing in his physio and already has his eyes set on returning to competition. The 24-year-old grappler recently shared…
Jiu-Jitsu Coach Says $4K a Month Salary Is Low Given His Experience in the Sport: “If You Start from Zero, It Takes a Long Time”
Alexandre Altenburg Odebrecht, black belt and head coach of the Tao Jiu-Jitsu Academy, spoke candidly about the financial realities of coaching martial arts in Dubai despite over a decade of…
UFC’s Tsarukyan says grappling MMA guru and another influencer on stream was the easiest $40k he ever made
Arman Tsarukyan did not hold back when discussing his recent wrestling exhibition with internet personalities calling it the easiest payday of his career. Fresh off his victory at RAF 05…
Rafael Lovato Jr wins College wrestling debut at age 42
Most athletes have long since retired by age 42. Rafael Lovato Jr. just won his first college wrestling match. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and former Bellator MMA middleweight champion…
Debunking The Viral Video That Claims Jiu-jitsu Submissions Reduce Brain Inflammation By Restricting Oxygen
Every few years, combat sports get wrapped in pseudo-science, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no exception. The latest claim circulating online suggests that being submitted during training reduces brain inflammation, resets…