Grapplers who traveled from across Asia and Oceania to compete at the ADCC regional trials in Thailand were shocked to discover the mats had been laid directly over concrete flooring,…
Legendary guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine has reached the pinnacle of Brazilian jiu-jitsu achievement, earning his black belt under Professor Reggie Almeida at Gracie Barra Spring Hill BJJ & Self-Defense…
A Texas martial arts instructor has become the center of intense online debate after videos surfaced showing both his controversial training policies and questionable safety practices with young students. Justin…
Coral belt Pedro Sauer has a surprising recommendation for experienced grapplers, particularly black belts: spend time teaching children. “My advice for all the black belts here, go play with the…
During a recent episode of the Weekly Scraps podcast, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and his co-host expressed serious doubts about Justin Gaethje’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu abilities ahead of his…
A member of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s founding family has sparked fresh debate about one of the sport’s most celebrated alternative lineages. Igor Gracie recently shared what he sees as historical evidence…
The International Judo Federation has triggered a fierce diplomatic backlash after announcing Russian athletes will return to competition under their national flag, anthem, and colors, becoming the first Olympic sports…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Amanda Mazza recently shared the harrowing details of breaking her own arm during a competition at Fury, an injury that occurred in perhaps the most unusual…
In one of the most troubling episodes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition history, a white belt competitor allegedly bit his own arm to fabricate evidence of foul play and secure a…
AJ Discianni doesn’t mince words when it comes to what he considers one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most outdated practices: traditional warm-ups. As a black belt under Brad Court at Paramount…
