The disparity in funding between American judo and its international counterparts has reached a breaking point, prompting one prominent voice in the sport to issue an urgent call to action.…
*pictured Comprido with Brock Lesnar, ADCC champ Claudio Calasans recently medaled at Master World Championships in Judo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rodrigo Comprido recently highlighted a key difference between judo and…
Jiu-jitsu legend Relson Gracie, son of founder Helio Gracie, has sparked controversy with his blunt assessment of modern competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In a funny interview, the veteran martial artist criticized…
Rafael Lovato Jr. is set to face Giancarlo Bodoni at ONE 173 in Tokyo, Japan on November 15th, and the legendary grappler couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the matchup. In…
Fabio Gurgel has sparked an important conversation about the harsh economic realities facing jiu-jitsu as a competitive sport. Despite the romanticized notion of professional MMA stars living solely off tournament…
Kyra Gracie, the first woman in the legendary Gracie family to become a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and earn a black belt, has opened up about the subtle sexism that…
In a candid conversation at Aliança Jardins, legendary Jiu-Jitsu instructor Fábio Gurgel shared a profound observation about martial arts and aging that resonates with practitioners worldwide. “Jiu-Jitsu is the only…
Royce Gracie is the infamous winner of the very first UFC tournament and has permanently etched his name in the martial arts history books. Yet despite his legendary status, Gracie…
In a rare interview after more than two decades behind bars, convicted murderer Rafiel Torre—whose real name is Ralph Bartel—has broken his silence to dispute one of the most repeated…
Australian welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena is heading into the biggest match of his career with quiet confidence, believing he has the tools to surprise pound-for-pound great Islam Makhachev at…
