Mica Galvao Announced as New Wave Wildcard for CJI 2
“John Danaher called me, he put in a special request,” Jones explained. “As usual it wasn’t demanding or difficult – I had to trek through the mountains of Brazil to…
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BJJ Black Belt Tweaks Chess Boxing Rules into Chess Grappling
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Daniel Strauss has revolutionized the concept of chess boxing by creating an innovative hybrid sport called “Chess Grappling” – a unique competition format that seamlessly blends…
Tom Hardy reveals long list of injuries from BJJ and action movie career including herniated discs, knee and hip injuries
“I’ve had two knee surgeries now, my disc’s herniated in my back, I’ve got sciatica as well,” Hardy disclosed during a recent interview. “And I have that… is it plantar…
John Danaher’s best quotes and words of wisdom when it comes to BJJ
John Danaher has never been one to mince words when it comes to jiu-jitsu philosophy. His analytical approach to the gentle art has produced some of the most thought-provoking—and occasionally…
Mo Jassim issues denial following viral UFC exec story
Mo Jassim, the face of modern ADCC, has responded directly to *controversial* claims that a UFC executive’s inappropriate conduct toward his girlfriend led to the collapse of a major streaming…
ONE FC Cuts BJJ Black Belt Danielle Kelly a Day After She said she Hoped for a Match
“Former ONE Championship atomweight submission grappling champion” Danielle Kelly appears to have been in the dark about her release from the promotion even a single day prior to the press…
Kade Ruotolo Answers Mica Galvao Challenge, Wants Rematch at CJI
The brewing rivalry between American grappling star Kade Ruotolo and Brazilian phenom Mica Galvao has reached a new boiling point with both athletes now publicly calling for a rematch of…
Royler Gracie back self defense over sport BJJ: On the stree†, no one knows how many medals you have
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Royler Gracie has never minced words about the true purpose of martial arts training. In a recent podcast appearance, the multiple-time world champion emphasized a fundamental truth…
Moneyberg: (Shields) held my belt for 4 months because he felt it was ridiculous to promote me that fast
Derek “Moneyberg” defended his rapid advancement while disclosing that his coach Jake Shields actually delayed the promotion by four months due to concerns about the timeline. “Jake held my belt…
B team members talk Craig Jones exit: It couldn’t be further away from DDS split
The jiu-jitsu world lit up when Craig Jones announced he was stepping away from B Team, but according to Declan Moody and Austin Senos on their White Monster podcast, this…