BJJ Veteran Erik Paulson: I was a Blue Belt for 17 Years
Erik Paulson‘s journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is marked by an unusual distinction: he held a blue belt for nearly 17 years, one of the longest tenures at that rank in…
Author: Anson Arnold
Daniel Cormier Brought A BJJ Coach To Russian TUF Only To Realize The Show Features No Grappling
Daniel Cormier recently revealed an amusing behind-the-scenes detail about his experience coaching opposite Jon Jones on the ALF Global reality show. The former two-division UFC champion admitted he assembled an…
Gordon Ryan offers lifetime membership at his gym for $20,000
Gordon Ryan’s Austin headquarters, Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu, has unveiled an unusual offer that’s stirring debate across the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community. The gym is selling just five lifetime memberships at $20,000 each,…
Sean O’Malley’s coach: UFC is Done With Boring Grapplers Who Just Hold Position
Tim Welch, the longtime coach of UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, believes the promotion is shifting away from competitors who rely solely on controlling position without seeking finishes. Speaking ahead…
Gordon Ryan promises to destroy Octopus Guard after Craig Jones sells 2000 copies of Octopus 2.0
Gordon Ryan announced plans to release a video breaking down the octopus guard, shortly after Craig Jones’ latest teaching product sold more than 2,000 copies within 48 hours. “Gonna make…
Ralek Gracie Defends Pulling Guard: BJJ Proved Its Efficacy Against Freestyle Wrestling
Brazilian jiu jitsu critics iften target one of its most recognizable tactics, pulling guard. Online and in gyms, detractors argue that choosing to sit to the ground undermines the idea…
Arman Tsarukyan’s brother lost $100k betting on his grappling match
In a highly anticipated grappling showdown that captivated fans, UFC middleweight striker Shara “Bullet” Magomedov faced off against top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan at ACBJJ Armenia on December 30th. According…
Joshua Van got promoted to a 3-stripe blue belt in BJJ following controversial UFC title win
The newly crowned UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van added another accomplishment to his resume shortly after his controversial title victory at UFC 323. Van was promoted to a three-stripe blue…
UFC’s heel hook specialist is set to grapple the infamous wrestler born without legs at Karate Combat
When Valter Walker steps into competition on February 13 at Karate Combat 59 in Doral, Florida, he’ll face an unprecedented challenge that will force him to abandon the weapon that’s…
One of the Women Izaak Michell Allegedly Assaulted Releases Statement, Praises Danaher and Gordon Ryan for Swift Action
A woman who reported being assaulted by Australian grappler Izaak Michell has come forward publicly, expressing gratitude for the immediate response from her coaches at Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu. Hannah Griffith, an…