Gordon Ryan Explains Why He Prefers No-Gi To Gi BJJ
BJJ icon Gordon Ryan recently appeared on an interview with Push Press BJJ, where a reporter asked him: “Gi or No-gi?” Ryan replied: “I gotta go no-gi,” he said. The…
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Jiu-Jitsu Patron, Hollywood Star, and Martial Arts Legend Chuck Norris Passed Away at 86
The world of martial arts and Hollywood lost one of its most enduring icons on Friday, as the family of Chuck Norris confirmed his passing at the age of 86.…
Claudia Gadelha: Butt scooting won’t get you into UFC BJJ
Claudia Gadelha has a clear message for any grappler eyeing a spot on the UFC BJJ roster, guard pulling will get you nowhere. The UFC BJJ executive was blunt about…
ADCC Veteran: 9-year-olds At ADCC Youth Are Far More Sophisticated Than Any Kosen Judo Guy
ADCC veteran and BJJ world champion Robert Drysdale made a striking claim during an appearance on a podcast while discussing the evolution of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and its relationship with judo.…
Joe Rogan Claims Most Jiu-Jitsu Gyms Are Now Safe To Train In
During Joe Rogan Experience #2470 with Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, Joe Rogan talked candidly about his personal history with jiu-jitsu and the current state of jiu-jitsu gyms across…
Mighty Mouse Questions Why UFC Couldn’t Get A Broadcast Deal For BJJ But They Got One For Power Slap
On a recent episode of the Mighty Cast, host Demetrius Johnson and guest Michael “Venom” Page had discussions about the UFC’s broadcast deal, athlete pay, and the baffling reality that…
BJJ Black Belt Tried To Win A Judo Tournament
Beatrice Jin is a BJJ black belt ranked in the top 10 of the IBJJF in the lightweight division, but her relationship with judo has been anything but simple. After…
Renzo Gracie Mocked A Woman Who Complained About Getting Harassed In BJJ By A Black Belt
A woman who trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu went public with her account of being harassed and cyber-stalked by a black belt at her gym, only to find the situation turned into…
ADCC Veteran: Coach Is 1%, The Other 99% Is On You
ADCC veteran Robert Drysdale appeared on a recent episode of the Wash Your Gi podcast, where he offered a sharp assessment of BJJ practitioners. “It’s never your coach. It’s never…
Dustin Poirier: “From White Belt To Brown Belt, I Competed IBJJF Every Tournament “
A discussion on the Joe Rogan Experience about Royce Gracie competing in the early UFC and the role the gi played in introducing jiu-jitsu to the world led to Dustin…