The world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments brings competitors from all walks of life to the mat, but when celebrities step into the arena, the stakes can feel different. Recent discussions…
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in northwest Melbourne has been completely destroyed after a suspicious fire tore through a three-story warehouse complex just after midnight. The blaze, which authorities are treating…
UFC star Islam Makhachev recently stated that he prefers sambo over Brazilian jiu jitsu when it comes to real-world self-defense situations. During a recent media availability ahead of his welterweight…
Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s perspective on grappling arts reveals deep respect for the discipline and its role in mixed martial arts. Throughout his conversation with Lex Fridman, the undefeated UFC champion shared…
Dana White delivered a clear message to athletes following a gruesome armbar break at Dana White’s Contender Series: tapping is part of the sport. The UFC president addressed the injury…
Duane “Bang” Ludwig’s promotion to Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt carried special meaning. The former UFC competitor received the rank from Alberto Crane at Legacy Jiu-Jitsu. Ludwig began grappling as a…
Islam Makhachev believes the most effective mixed martial artist is not simply the best striker or wrestler. A true champion must be capable everywhere, then use an opponent’s weaknesses to…
The great “100 men versus one gorilla” debate has circulated online for years, with combat sports fans endlessly arguing whether a large enough group of humans could take down a…
At 19 years old, Jozef Chen has already developed a framework for thinking about jiu-jitsu that goes well beyond what most practitioners encounter at any level. Chen broke down the…
Greg Souders, founder and head coach of Standard Jiu-Jitsu and one of the most prominent voices in the constraint-led approach (CLA) to coaching, does not hold back when it comes…
