Is BJJ Hard for Beginners?
Starting a new martial art can be intimidating, especially when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). BJJ is a grappling-based martial art that requires a great deal of physical and…
Author: John Davis
REORG: BJJ Charity talks using BJJ to cope with PTSD, helping veterans want to start living again
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that affects many people worldwide. According to Neil Greenberg, a leading expert on psychological trauma, PTSD can cause changes across…
Gordon Ryan goes on a tirade after rival accuses him of PED abuse again
Nick Rodriguez came very close to defeating Gordon Ryan during UFC’s Invitational. Ryan revealed his ankle was broken during afterwards and there was even some talk of Rodriguez ‘greasing’ and…
Can BJJ Beat Boxing?
The debate over which martial art reigns supreme has been raging for centuries. Two of the most popular styles, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and boxing, have long been pitted against each…
Khamzat Chimaev: If you win every round in sparring, then you’re doing something wrong
There’s a lot of talk about grappling being an ego destroyer but for many people training it ends up being the absolute positive. We’ve all witnessed that more experienced guy…
Joe Rogan talks MMA technique that would make chokes redundant but ended up getting banned
Rear naked choke is one of the key submissions in both BJJ and MMA. While there’s been a sift to the leglock meta in BJJ in the last decade, competitors…
Islam Makhachev hugs Craig Jones after UFC 284, reveals what he told him
Islam Makhachev had a healthy dose of humor coming into UFC 284. Volkanovski’s BJJ coach, Craig Jones, had made a lot of inflammatory comments including claims that Volkanovski could submit…
Gordon Ryan calls out Felipe Pena for repeatedly trying to change the rules for their rematch
Gordon Ryan has been preparing to face Felipe Pena one final time. Pena was one of the only men who were able to derail Ryan, as he was coming up…
ADCC vet Vagner Rocha confesses he’s on TRT, addresses PED use in BJJ
Vagner Rocha is the world-renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Rocha is a highly respected martial artist with an impressive record of victories in both jiu-jitsu and MMA competitions. He has…
The Question: Will You Build Muscle with BJJ?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is known for its effectiveness in self-defense and for its ability to help practitioners…