WATCH: Surfboard takes out jiu jitsu student during class
A routine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Modern BJJ on Long Island took an unexpected turn when a decorative surfboard mounted on the wall came crashing down onto an unsuspecting student…
Author: John Davis
WNO 29 Dale vs Rocha Full results and highlights
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu community witnessed a notable moment at WNO 29 in Miami’s Mana Wynwood venue, as veteran grappler Vagner Rocha returned to competition just six months after being hospitalized…
Musumeci claims he got stronger at BJJ when he stopped lifting
Mikey Musumeci has once again stirred debate in the martial arts community—this time not with a submission but with his training philosophy. In a throwback appearance on the Joe Rogan…
ADCC extends deal with Flograppling
ADCC announced yesterday that it has extended its exclusive global video distribution partnership with FloGrappling through 2026, a move that raises more questions than it answers about the future of…
Gordon Ryan joins Moneyberg for a talk about ‘haters’ but make no mention of sus Black belt promotion
Gordon Ryan and Derek “Moneyberg” recently sat down for a wide-ranging discussion about the psychology of winning and dealing with criticism yet notably avoided addressing the elephant in the room:…
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…
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…