Few names carry the weight and legacy of Mark Kerr, the two-time NCAA wrestling champion and ADCC absolute champion known as “The Smashing Machine.” During a recent appearance on the…
A 6th-degree Hapkido black belt was comprehensively outgrappled by a much younger Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt during what was described as a “fun match” at a local tournament. The match,…
In a response to William Tackett’s recent explanation about choosing UFC contracts over competing in Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2), BJJ star Craig Jones has expressed understanding while questioning…
Rorion Gracie maintains a clear distinction between sport jiu-jitsu and the self-defense oriented approach that he teaches. In a recent conversation on the Connectcast podcast, Gracie elaborated on this important…
ADCC champion Gordon Ryan has implemented a comprehensive dress code at his newly established Kingsway Headquarters, marking a significant shift toward uniformity and tradition in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training environments. Ryan…
Former Navy SEAL commander and leadership expert Jocko Willink recently shared the humbling experience that sparked his lifelong passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering a glimpse into the origins of his…
Tom Aspinall, Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, shared his personal rankings of top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts competing in the UFC, offering fans insight into how elite stars evaluate each other’s…
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction tends to emphasize the memorization of specific moves, repeated drilling, and step-by-step technique. Greg Souders, a coach known for promoting the “ecological approach” to grappling, rejects…
According to Greg Souders, who recently appeared on The Charles Eoghan Experience podcast, the BJJ community is facing a significant challenge: homogenization of teaching methodologies and technical approaches. “The big…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community finds itself embroiled in one of its most contentious debates: Does sport-focused training or traditional self-defense oriented instruction better prepare practitioners for real-world confrontations? While this…
