WATCH: Untrained man asks to spar a woman who has 3 years of MMA training
In a recently re-circulated video, an untrained man steps into the cage to spar with a woman boasting three years of MMA training. What ensued was a striking—and at times…
Author: Claudio Martin
Gordon Ryan declares himself 2nd best jiu jitsu coach ever, community questions him
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Gordon Ryan has stirred up the grappling community once again, this time with a bold declaration about his coaching abilities rather than his competitive prowess. The multiple-time…
Judoka pleads with community to ‘save Judo’: IJF has created a game of grip tag with approved throws that they agree to score
A passionate voice from the judo community is sounding an alarm about what they see as the systematic erosion of traditional judo. Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, a respected coach and lifelong…
Jay Rod Says He’s Been “Cancelled”in BJJ: “I Can’t Train at Any Gym Worth Going To”
In a candid interview on the Jits and Giggles podcast Jacob “J-Rod” Rodriguez broke his silence about the controversy that led to his banishment from B-Team Jiu-Jitsu and the fallout…
Craig Jones raises alarm on CJI2: We’re on track to lose $800k
Craig Jones has delivered some less than stellar news about the financial state of his upcoming CJI2 tournament revealing through candid social media posts that the event is projected to…
Nicky Ryan’s mom says he lied about John Danaher tutoring to quit school for jiu-jitsu
The road to becoming a world-class grappler isn’t always paved with complete honesty as Nicky Ryan‘s mother recently revealed in a candid discussion about her son’s unconventional path to jiu-jitsu…
Grippo shades UFC BJJ over casting a coach that doesn’t speak English: I was definitely jealous
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor Gianni Grippo has revealed the depth of his frustration on UFC’s new BJJ reality series, admitting he felt “envy” as the opposing team thrived under the clear…
Gordon Ryan Explains How Smaller Women Can Overcome Bigger, Stronger Male Grapplers
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Gordon Ryan recently shared strategic insights for female grapplers facing the common challenge of training with larger stronger male partners. His advice centers on a fundamental shift…
WATCH: Woman Earns Nickname ‘Chuck Norris’ Daughter’ After Stealing Thief’s Motorcycle Keys
A viral video has captured the internet’s attention after a woman turned the tables on a would-be thief during a tense confrontation on the road. The footage shows a man…
Ryron Gracie Debunks Notion That It’s Disrespectful to Ask a Black Belt to Spar
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners often navigate an unspoken hierarchy that can create unnecessary barriers between students of different belt levels. Ryron Gracie, a prominent figure in the BJJ community, recently addressed…