In a heartfelt tribute that reveals the profound bonds formed between martial artists, Jean Jacques Machado recently shared the extraordinary story of how legendary action star Chuck Norris became instrumental…
Evolution is constant. Athletes continuously refine their approaches, adding layers of complexity or, surprisingly, stripping them away. According to renowned coach and ADCC medalist Lachlan Giles, Gordon Ryan exemplifies the…
A wave of confusion and concern has swept through the jiu-jitsu community after Craig Jones’ longtime producer Freddy shared alarming images suggesting the Australian grappling star may have been abducted…
Geovanny “Geo” Martinez, a prominent grappler in the 10th Planet jiu-jitsu system and a three-time Eddie Bravo Invitational champion, has announced his retirement from high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition. Martinez, who…
Former Ben Askren, a former UFC welterweight and Olympic wrestler, recently revealed the harrowing details of his near-death experience with a staph infection that nearly claimed his life this past…
In one of the most unusual sights ever witnessed on a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mat, competitor Tiago Carvalho captured attention at the Manaus IO NO-GI 2025 tournament not just for his…
Building strength and size for combat sports requires a strategic approach that balances effectiveness with injury prevention. The key lies in understanding load management — a concept that allows you…
Long before Lex Fridman became a household name through his podcast interviews with tech titans and world leaders, he was just another competitor on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats, facing off…
When Roger Gracie opened his first academy in London at 21, he wasn’t the untouchable world champion the public sees today. He was a kid in a new country, juggling…
When you think of Roger Gracie, you picture calm domination, submissions delivered with precision, and an almost eerie detachment from the chaos of competition. But the truth, as revealed in…
