Actor Jerry O’connell Opens Up On Training Jiu-jitsu
On a recent episode of The Small Bow podcast, actor Jerry O’Connell opened up to host AJ Daulerio about his experiences training Brazilian jiu-jitsu, including the physical toll and the…
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Influencer Tries Jiu-jitsu After Almost A Decade Of Fitness Based Martial Arts, And Gets A Rude Awakening
Riley Rehl has spent eight years doing Body Combat, a mixed martial arts-inspired group fitness class she describes as “shadow boxing set to music.” Confident in her abilities, she set…
UFC Hall of Famer Explains How To Spot A GOOD Jiu Jitsu Gym
Matt Serra has a clear perspective on what makes a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy worth your time, especially for beginners trying to choose the right environment. “It’s a good question. When…
Charles Oliveira’s Daughter Competes In Her First Ever Jiu-jitsu Tournament
Nine-year-old Tayla Oliveira stepped onto the competition mat for the first time this past weekend, and she left with gold. The daughter of UFC BMF champion Charles Oliveira and black…
Roosevelt De Sousa Accepts 3-Year Suspension from USADA For The Same Thing Makhachev Was Suspended For In 2016
Roosevelt De Sousa has accepted a three-year suspension from the USADA after testing positive for meldonium, the same compound that led to Islam Makhachev‘s suspension nearly a decade ago. The…
BJJ A Mandatory School Subject In Shanghai, It’s Jump Starting The Largest Kids Jiu-Jitsu Program In China
TJ, the owner of EFL gym in Shanghai and founder of what may be the largest children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program in China, sat down with Ramsey Dewey in a recent…
59-Year-Old BJJ Black Belt Passes Away During Training Session
A seasoned martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt lost his life on April 10th during a routine training session at Villegas MMA, a gym located in the El Dorado…
77-year Old Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
When Paul Laniosz stepped onto the mat for the first time at 6 Levels Orlando, he was 65 years old, freshly retired, and carrying a two-decade-old dream. On Saturday, February…
Mario Lopez Competes At IBJJF Open In The Purple Belt Division
At 52 years old, Mario Lopez stepped onto the competition mat at the IBJJF OC Spring Open held April 11th and 12th at Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Gymnasium in Fullerton,…
Eddie Bravo: UFC wants to cut Eddie Bravo Invitational’s budget so much it might not be worth doing at all
Eddie Bravo appeared on Jake Shields‘ podcast at 10th Planet headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, where the two rolled and discussed the future of EBI amid ongoing talks with the…