BJJ purple belt gets DQ-ed for vomiting at IBJJF Europeans
In what may be one of the most unfortunate disqualifications in competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history, Atos purple belt Jared Wade saw his European Championship run come to an abrupt end…
Author: Claudio Martin
Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist Amit Elor Plans To Return To Training 6 Weeks After Birth of Child
Amit Elor, an Olympic wrestling champion, is not letting pregnancy slow her down. The 22-year-old gold medalist has maintained an active training schedule throughout her pregnancy and is already planning…
Is Gisele Bundchen the female Moneyberg?
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu community has always been protective of its ranking system. A black belt is supposed to represent years of consistent training, deep technical skill, and the ability to…
Two Actors From Netflix’s Last Samurai Standing Competed at the IBJJF 2026 Europeans
Jun’ichi Okada and Hiroshi Tamaki brought their Netflix fame to the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s European Championship in 2026. The two Japanese actors star on the hit show The Last…
UFC BJJ is set to begin PED Testing Champions
UFC BJJ is set to implement testing protocols for its athletes. The confirmations marks a significant shift for a sport that has historically operated without PED testing. During a November…
Debunking Viral Claim That Combat Sports Attract ‘Losers in a Dangerous’ way
A digital creator called Muay Thai Musings recently went viral online with the claim that combat sports attract “losers” and “social rejects.” She referred to people without social capital, guys…
BJJ Prodigy That’s Serving Life in Prison Spotted for the first time in Decades
Cameron Earle remains one of the sport’s most haunting mysteries. A competitor who once defeated the legendary Marcelo García twice, For decades, the martial arts community has wondered what became…
BJJ Brown Belt And Fitness Coach Claims He’s Uncovered the Biggest Supplement Sham In Electrolytes
James Smith, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and fitness coach, believes he’s discovered what could become the supplement industry’s next major controversy: electrolyte supplements. This market, valued at over $40 billion,…
9 year old girl who wrestles and does jiu-jitsu has broken THREE US Powerlifting Records
At just nine years old, Lucy is rewriting what’s possible for young athletes. The New York native with German, Russian, and Italian heritage has shattered three American powerlifting records while…
John Danaher Explains Why Wristlocks Fail: How Effective Is The Control Prior To The Lock
In a Zoom discussion with Roger Gracie, John Danaher offered a detailed breakdown of wristlocks and why they so often fail in live competition. His argument centered on control rather…