The martial arts community has once again found itself debating the role of symbolism on the mats. This time, the spark came from a post by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt…
Fresh off B Team’s victory at Craig Jones Invitational 2, head coach Nicky Ryan made an interesting revelation. Despite guiding his team to one of the sport’s most high-profile wins,…
Nicky Ryan has revealed how his encounter with ecological training advocate Greg Souders fundamentally transformed his approach to coaching. The admission came during a recent podcast appearance where Ryan discussed…
An initiative from female competitors sparked debate about gender equality in ADCC. Female athletes are rallying behind a petition that challenges the current qualification system for the Abu Dhabi Combat…
Everyone’s least favorite BJJ black belt, Derek Moneyberg, has threatened legal action against 10th Planet competitor Keith Kirkorian following the viral spread of an embarrassing video clip. The dispute centers…
John Danaher delivered a searing critique directly to Moneyberg, the polarizing figure whose BJJ rise and online persona have drawn heavy skepticism. “To make it digestible, I’ve kind of summarized…
Podcast host Joe Rogan recently opened up about his successful battle against chronic neck and back pain that plagued him for nearly a year, sharing insights that could help others…
When Jed Rodriguez decided to step onto the mats at a NAGA jiu-jitsu competition, he brought nothing but audacity and a wrestling background from two decades ago. What he…
In a recent discussion on The Grapplers Perspective Podcast, Christian Graugart revealed an aspect of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s promotion system that challenges traditional notions of belt advancement…
Christian Graugart has launched a scathing critique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s time-based black belt promotion system, calling it “absolute bullsh*t” and arguing it creates unhealthy hierarchies that trap practitioners in unwanted…
