ADCC medalist claims wrist locks do not work in BJJ
In a surprising clip that has stirred debate in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, ADCC bronze medalist Daniel “Big Dan” Manasoiu has declared that wrist locks are largely ineffective in BJJ…
Author: John Davis
Jiu-Jitsu Champion Gordon Ryan Slams Basketball: “What a Gay Sport This Is”
Gordon Ryan, the self-proclaimed king of grappling and perhaps the most controversial figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is back in the spotlight—this time not for breaking limbs on the mat, but…
John Danaher criticizes how Judo is taught in jiu-jitsu classes
Renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach John Danaher has sparked conversation in the grappling community by pointing out what he sees as fundamental issues with how takedown techniques, particularly those borrowed…
Fabricio Andrey defeats Ash Williams by decision at ONE Championship
Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout Fabricio “Hokage” Andrey made a successful ONE Championship debut by defeating Welsh grappler Ashley Williams via unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 30. The 70kg catchweight contest…
BJJ competitor compares Gracie Barra to McDonalds, claims GB provides the most professional experience across the board
In a recent statement that has raised eyebrows across the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, practitioner Ash Williams has made a bold claim defending Gracie Barra, an organization that has been at…
WATCH: A little bit of BJJ goes a long way
A police officer demonstrated how effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques can be in de-escalating a potentially dangerous situation without resorting to escalating or excessive force. The video, which has been making…
WATCH: Former high school wrestler takes down, controls troublemaking man in a Subway restaurant
A former high school wrestler’s quick thinking turned an ordinary lunch break into a moment of heroism at an Indianapolis Subway restaurant. Gabriel Pitzulo was visiting the E. Hanna…
BJJ Black belt blasts Helio Gracie for ties to Fascists: “Jiu-Jitsu has never been free of politics”
In a recent episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, host Stephan Kesting made a compelling point about the inherently political nature of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. These comments and the birth of…
Craig Jones slams Wrestling: A ton of foreplay but there’s really no meaningful finish
In a humor-laden tirade ahead of his upcoming match with Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson at CJI 2, jiu-jitsu standout Craig Jones didn’t hold back his thoughts on the sport…
Chael Sonnen on CJI 2 match: Gable versus Craig Jones? That is kind of a joke
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is set to face ADCC silver medalist Craig Jones in a submission-grappling showdown this August at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) 2. This unexpected matchup…