Apolice officer in Santa Catarina, Brazil demonstrated how martial arts training can make a critical difference in law enforcement encounters. The video shows the officer using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to…
In a behind-the-scenes moment for UFC’s MMA show that had grappling enthusiasts talking when it aired several years ago, former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra found himself in an unexpected…
Gordon Ryan recently shared some crucial insights on maximizing effectiveness from the closed guard position. His approach focuses on creating movement and angles—two essential elements that many practitioners overlook. According…
In a revealing conversation on the She’ll Be Right MMA podcast, B team’s rising star Kenta Iwamoto shared insights into his martial arts journey, including a troubling experience from his…
Former Olympic boxer Tony Jeffries has made the difficult decision to step away from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu despite years of dedicated training and even earning his blue belt. Jeffries, who began…
The UFC recently announced a significant $10-12 million investment in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, promising to elevate the grappling arts with their massive platform and promotional power. On the surface, this sounds…
Few names carry the weight and legacy of Mark Kerr, the two-time NCAA wrestling champion and ADCC absolute champion known as “The Smashing Machine.” During a recent appearance on the…
A 6th-degree Hapkido black belt was comprehensively outgrappled by a much younger Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt during what was described as a “fun match” at a local tournament. The match,…
In a response to William Tackett’s recent explanation about choosing UFC contracts over competing in Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2), BJJ star Craig Jones has expressed understanding while questioning…
Rorion Gracie maintains a clear distinction between sport jiu-jitsu and the self-defense oriented approach that he teaches. In a recent conversation on the Connectcast podcast, Gracie elaborated on this important…
