WATCH: Girl beats a team of boy grapplers
A young girl showcased her grappling prowess by defeating a lineup of boy opponents in a series of back-to-back matches. The event, which took place at a local martial arts…
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Jocko Willink on BJJ: It will make you humble because getting tapped by smaller people stings
Former Navy SEAL and leadership expert Jocko Willink believes Brazilian jiu-jitsu is an excellent way for men to challenge themselves and build humility. On a podcast appearance, Willink discussed how…
Israel Adesanya talks avoiding ego in grappling: I knew for a fact I couldn’t beat some nerds in pajamas
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya recently opened up about his approach to grappling and the importance of checking one’s ego on the mats. Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast,…
Comedian reveals UFC superstar Conor McGregor put him in a sleeper hold the night they met
Popular British comedian and online content creator Specs Gonzalez recently shared a startling encounter with UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The incident, which took place during their first meeting, left Gonzalez…
Rigan Machado endorses Systema, questionable martial art that’s often ridiculed on the web: I recommend to train Systema to improve areas of your Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rigan Machado has publicly endorsed Systema, a controversial Russian martial art that has faced widespread skepticism and ridicule in online martial arts communities. Machado shared his experience…
Pedro Pimenta suspended for a year after testing positive for clomiphene
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Pedro Pimenta has been handed a one-year suspension following a positive test for clomiphene. USADA announced the sanction on Tuesday, sending ripples through the competitive martial arts…
Gordon Ryan wants to make BJJ Great again and make it a viable style in MMA
Gordon Ryan, widely regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners of all time, has expressed his desire to see Jiu-Jitsu gain more respect as a legitimate style and…
Marcus Buchecha: “I Lost My First Eight BJJ Tournaments All in the First Round”
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, few names shine as brightly as Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida. With an impressive 13 black belt world championships under his belt, Buchecha is widely regarded…
Comedian Theo Von asks Jocko Willink, a BJJ black belt and Navy SEAL, if he would need a few minutes to tap him out
In an episode of Theo Von’s podcast “This Past Weekend”, the comedian playfully asked retired Navy SEAL and BJJ black belt Jocko Willink how quickly he could tap Von out…
WATCH: When a fake BJJ Black belt was exposed at the UFC Gym
In a shocking incident that sent ripples through the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, a self-proclaimed black belt instructor at a UFC Gym in Flowermound, Texas, was exposed as a fraud. The…