Legendary judoka Masahiko Kimura’s account of his famous 1951 match against Brazilian jiu-jitsu pioneer Helio Gracie paints a starkly different picture than the commonly accepted narrative. According to Kimura’s autobiography,…
Renowned MMA coach Firas Zahabi shared an effective technique to counter one of wrestling’s most common offensive moves: the double-leg takedown. This defensive strategy, which Zahabi credits to observing BJ…
Rickson Gracie, the legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, has long claimed an undefeated record of 400-0 in competition. However, that claim is disputed by Dr. Ron Tripp, who says he defeated…
In an interview with Middle Easy a while ago, MMA legend Royce Gracie found himself in an awkward situation when the interviewer seemingly forgot about Gracie’s past PED use and…
Former Navy SEAL and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jocko Willink recently shared valuable insights on maintaining humility in martial arts and life. Speaking on his podcast with Charles Echo, Willink…
In a recent video, Derek from More Plates More Dates (MPMD) delved into the often-debated topic of creatine supplementation and its impact on muscle size. As one of the most…
In a recent appearance on the Mike Perry podcast, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Craig Jones shared some amusing thoughts on the Russian martial art of Sambo. Known for his irreverent humor,…
Supermodel Irina Shayk has revealed an exciting new addition to her fitness routine – Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The Russian beauty, known for her work with Victoria’s Secret and Intimissimi, has been…
Wrestlers from the Russian republic of Dagestan dominated the recent Olympic games, sweeping up medals across various weight classes. This remarkable achievement came despite the absence of official Russian and…
Comedian Shane Gillis found himself on the receiving end of a friendly grappling session with UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan. The incident, which occurred last week, was revealed by…
