Love of Judo Destroyed the cover of alleged Russian spy
In the summer of 2018 a smiling Russian man arrived at a picturesque Austrian village to attend a wastewater treatment seminar. He introduced himself to fellow students as Sergey Konovalov…
Author: John Davis
Bernardo Faria debunks stigma around choosing who you roll with
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Bernardo Faria is challenging one of the sport’s unspoken expectations arguing that practitioners should feel empowered to decline training partners without guilt or social pressure. The multiple-time…
BJJ star Roberto Jimenez is forced to crowdfund for surgery following major hamstring injury
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has rallied around one of its rising stars after BJJ legend Bernardo Faria issued an urgent call to action on behalf of Roberto Jimenez. Jimenez recently…
WATCH: BJJ Competitor gets DQ-ed for guard pulling taunt celebration at a Slovakia competition
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler learned a harsh lesson about sportsmanship at a recent tournament in Slovakia where what should have been a moment of victory turned into a disqualification after…
Police officer who ended Leandro Lo’s life apologizes to his family in public statement
A Brazilian military police officer who ended the life of world-champion jiu-jitsu Leandro Lo has issued a public apology to the target’s family following his controversial acquittal last week. Lieutenant…
BJJ Community Split After 400lbs Competitor Makes His Debut on Pro Event
Daniel Silva, known as “Big Big,” is a 22-year-old blue belt who currently weighs approximately 396 lbs (180kg). He recently competed against Alessandro Pega in a match that has divided…
Jiu-Jitsu Gold Medalist Ivan Skoko Takes Down Pickpocket in London Station
When Ivan Skoko heard a piercing scream echo through Borough Underground station on the evening of October 28, his first thought was that someone had been seriously injured. Within seconds,…
Relson Gracie: Helio Gracie gave allowance to sons based on competition performance
The Gracie family name carries legendary weight. But behind the martial arts dynasty lay an unconventional parenting approach that turned allowance day into a proving ground for champions. Relson Gracie,…
Jury Acquits Police Officer Who Ended the Life of Jiu-Jitsu Champion Leandro Lo
A military police officer walked free from a São Paulo courtroom Friday evening after a jury determined he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot world champion jiu-jitsu athlete Leandro…
Cormier’s Explanation for Why Wrestlers Are Over MMA Explains Why Craig Jones Is in the UFC BJJ Crosshairs
Daniel Cormier just provided the roadmap for understanding why UFC BJJ has been so hostile to other promotions. The former two-division champion’s recent comments about college wrestling salaries don’t just…