Craig Jones Reveals The List Of Banned Techniques At CJI 2
Craig Jones has revealed the rules for CJI 2, and the event will be far more open than most grappling tournaments. The banned list focuses mainly on dangerous or unsporting…
Author: John Davis
Competitor passed away on the mats at IBJJF Chicago Open
A tragedy struck the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community during the IBJJF Chicago Open when a competitor lost their life after completing a match, sending waves through the grappling world and igniting…
Craig Jones talks state of Gordon Ryan beef ahead of CJI 2
The anticipation surrounding the Craig Jones Invitational 2 has reached fever pitch, with much of the buzz centered around the ongoing tension between tournament organizer Craig Jones and submission grappling…
BJJ Black belt comes out against getting called Professor
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt has publicly challenged traditional gym hierarchies adding his voice to a growing debate about respect titles and power dynamics within martial arts communities. Chris Wojcik,…
WATCH: 6’7 320 Pound Bodybuilder Rolls With A BJJ Black Belt
When worlds collide in the martial arts gym, the results are often surprising. Connor Sinann recently documented one such collision at Battle Arts Academy in Mississauga Ontario where a massive…
You Are 1.7x More Likely to Sustain an Injury if You Sleep Less Than 8 Hours a Night
In competitive sports performance often takes the spotlight but injury prevention is just as crucial for athletes aiming to maintain longevity in their careers. A growing body of research suggests…
Judo Legend Ilias Iliadis Urges Judoka to Develop Their Own Style Instead of Copying World-Famous Athletes
Olympic champion Ilias Iliadis has delivered a powerful message to the judo community emphasizing the importance of developing individual techniques rather than blindly imitating celebrated athletes. The Greek legend’s advice…
BJJ blue belt gets caught trying on a black belt on security camera, hilarity ensues
In what has become an instant viral sensation across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu communities worldwide, security camera footage captured the moment every blue belt student couldn’t resist the temptation to try on…
McDojolife Founder Blasts BJJ Gauntlet as Needless and Culty: If you look up like cults, it’s called flagellation in a cult
The founder of McDojolife has delivered a scathing critique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu‘s controversial belt promotion gauntlet dismissing the practice as bizarre behavior that mirrors cult-like rituals. Speaking on the Jits…
Gordon Ryan announces truce with Musumeci: Enemy of my enemy is my friend?
Gordon Ryan and Mikey Musumeci have officially ended their bitter rivalry, announcing a reconciliation that few saw coming. The peace treaty arrives at a particularly intriguing moment, as Craig Jones…