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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Roger Gracie emphasizes that effective side control is about using body weight strategically rather than relying on arm strength to maintain position. His approach to side control when an opponent…
The co-main event at UFC Perth delivered unexpected drama as Jimmy Crute showcased a submission technique that had wrestling fans doing double-takes. Competing against Ivan Erslan in what became an…
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has unveiled plans for an exclusive freestyle wrestling tournament set to take place in Abu Dhabi this November, bringing together some of the world’s…
