Is BJJ a Hard Workout?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is renowned for being one of the most physically intensive workouts in existence. But just how hard is it? The Physical Demands of BJJ The physical demands…
Author: John Davis
Is BJJ the Safest Combat Sport?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular martial arts in the world, and for good reason. It is known for its effectiveness in self-defense and its emphasis on…
Craig Jones continues war on Sambo: Folkstyle wrestling is far superior in pinning, Jiu Jitsu has the submissions
Craig Jones shared plenty of interesting tidbits during the media week ahead of UFC 284 and the big main event featuring Alex Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. And Jones isn’t shying…
ADCC vet Nick Rodriguez voluntarily submits to PED testing under expert supervision
There’s a wide spread belief that a large percentage of athletes in BJJ are on PEDs. This isn’t much of a revelation if you’re active on social media and exposed…
NFL’s Tua Tagovailoa taking up Judo to minimize brain trauma
Head injuries and brain damage aren’t just a problem in combat sports. They’re a major issue in the NFL as well. Playing in the league means risking repetitive head trauma…
Royce Gracie speculates he was chosen for UFC 1 because of his looks and lack of fight experience
UFC will be celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the promotion changed the iconic logo on the glove and replaced it with the new one. In…
Craig Jones talks embarrassing challenger who thought no woman could ever submit him – and ended up losing in 12 seconds
Craig Jones is a perpetual silver medalist across many different competitions and divisions but he’s probably the funniest guy on the BJJ scene. Jones has been using his humor to…
Joe Rogan recommends beginners start training BJJ just 2 times a week
Joe Rogan is the best and biggest advocate for BJJ. Over the course of the last two decades, Rogan has been promoting jiu-jitsu to the millions of his listeners and…
‘Should I Do Taekwondo or BJJ?’: A Guide to Choosing the Right Martial Art
Are you considering taking up a martial art? With so many different disciplines to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Taekwondo and…
ADCC Silver medalist slams Gi jiu-jitsu, calls it ‘uncomfortable and dirty’
ADCC Silver medalist Nick Rodriguez ruffled many feathers earlier this week when he inadvertently declared war on Gordon Ryan with the many PED accusations he hurled during an appearance on…