The Scissors Takedown Was Legal Until This Judoka Used It
In the world of judo, few techniques have generated as much controversy as the kani-basami, or scissors takedown. While this devastating maneuver was once a legal part of competitive judo,…
Author: Claudio Martin
Leandro Lo Slaying Suspect Previously Convicted for Attacking Undercover Officers
In the case surrounding the passing of Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Leandro Lo, new details have emerged about the military officer accused of the act. Court records reveal the defendant has…
Chimaev’s BJJ Coach Alan Finfou Recalls: “Coach, I Can’t Take It, Everyone Keeps Strangling Me
In an exclusive interview with Sexto Round, Alan Finfou, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach behind Khamzat Chimaev‘s ground game evolution, revealed the remarkable journey that transformed a wrestling-focused factory worker into…
Rodolfo Vieira wins decision over Tresean Gore at UFC Apex
Rodolfo Vieira got back in the win column at UFC Vegas 108 with a clear, calculated performance against Tresean Gore that underscored how far he’s come beyond his grappling roots. Known…
Bro Relationship Camp Rebrands Wrestling Drills as a Way for Bros to Hug It Out
Forget what you thought you knew about “manly” bonding — apparently the secret sauce to real bro intimacy isn’t beer or sports bars but good ol’ fashioned chest-to-chest wrestling drills.…
Roger Gracie Explains Why His Jiu-Jitsu Is “Basic”
Roger Gracie has built a legendary career on what many observers describe as “basic” techniques yet his simplicity has proven devastatingly effective against the world’s most elite competitors. In a…
Roger Gracie Had To Stop lifting weights because it negatively impacted his BJJ and Recovery
The world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu has witnessed a fascinating evolution in training philosophy with elite competitors increasingly questioning the conventional wisdom of heavy weightlifting regimens. This shift has gained momentum…
Greg Souders: BJJ Is Being Taught All Wrong
“I didn’t understand how to coach or how to teach,” Greg Souders admits candidly about his early days. “I just did what I was always told to do.” The Brazilian…
Kurt Angle Refuses to Coach His Daughter in Wrestling, Embraces Supportive Dad Role
The wrestling legend who conquered Olympic gold with a broken neck has discovered an entirely different kind of challenge: being a wrestling dad to an 8-year-old daughter. Kurt Angle, whose…
Luke Rockhold GOES OFF on Jiu Jitsu: I still think jiu-jitsu guys are all pu***es
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has ignited controversy with his recent scathing critique of Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners, delivering a harsh assessment that has sent waves through the grappling community.…