Daniel Cormier explains why he makes his wrestlers train in the gi
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier has built a reputation not only as one of MMA’s elite competitors but also as a coach with unorthodox methods. One of his most…
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Michael “Venom” Page on His First BJJ Experience: “I Was Tapping Every Two Seconds”
UFC’s Michael “Venom” Page built his name on unorthodox striking and highlight-reel knockouts — but stepping into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stripped away much of that confidence. On The Joe Rogan Experience,…
Andrew Wiltse Drops Startling Allegations Against Daisy Fresh
In a highly charged video, former Daisy Fresh member Andrew Wiltse has made serious allegations against the well-known jiu-jitsu gym, directly labeling it as “a cult of personality” and detailing…
BJJ Black Belt Roasted for Turning Class Into a “Bro Hustle” Seminar
Across gyms nationwide, black belts are increasingly treating their students like personal development clients rather than martial arts practitioners, turning what should be focused training sessions into unsolicited therapy sessions.…
ADCC star Lachlan Giles warns wrestling could eclipse jiu-jitsu by switching from singlets to no-gi gear
In a thought-provoking interview about combat sports evolution, ADCC bronze medalist and renowned coach Lachlan Giles shared his perspective on how wrestling could potentially overtake jiu-jitsu in popularity with a…
BJJ Dirty Dozen’s Chris Haueter explains why athletic men under 35 face the hardest road to a BJJ black belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Chris Haueter recently shared his philosophy on belt promotions, offering insights into how one of the art’s most respected figures evaluates student progress. As a founding member…
ADCC 2026 Faces Backlash Over Soaring Ticket Costs
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is up in arms over ticket prices for the upcoming ADCC World Championship 2026, scheduled for September 12–13 at TAURON Arena Kraków in Poland. What was…
Ben Askren is already doing privates for wrestlers in his garage
Former UFC welterweight and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is proving that even a life-threatening health crisis can’t keep him away from the sport he loves. During a recent appearance on…
Judoka Explains Why BJJ Left Judo Behind, Citing Space Efficiency as the Biggest Advantage
Shintaro Higashi recently shared his insights on why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has dramatically outpaced judo in popularity. Moving beyond the commonly cited reasons like restrictive rules and physical demands, Higashi outlined…
B team will have to do the ADCC trials to make ADCC 2026
During a recent episode of The Simple Man podcast with Nicky Ryan, Nicky Rod and Ethan Crelinsten, the harsh reality emerged: the former B-Team members, now operating under Simple Man…