For a decorated sambo and grappling competitor, the path to a judo black belt looked nothing like the traditional route. There were no tournaments, no belt exams, and no gradual…
UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez recently appeared with internet personality N3on for a training session that quickly turned into a showcase of just how wide the gap is between a professional…
A new study published in the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning has found a significant relationship between the Jiu Jitsu Anaerobic Performance Test (JJAPT) and aerobic fitness markers in…
Jackson Nagai has been making a quiet statement every time he steps onto the competition mat in 2026. Stitched onto his gi is a patch that reads “No St*roids,” a…
If you have ever wondered what it costs to get on the mat with two of the most decorated grapplers in Brazilian jiu-jitsu history, the answer coming out of Art…
A small British combatwear brand is calling out Craig Jones and his apparel label StreetX, claiming the company’s new plaid rashguard bears a suspicious resemblance to a design they introduced…
In a conversation on the Lex Fridman Podcast, jiu-jitsu black belt and UFC star Ryan Hall challenged one of the most common assumptions in martial arts: that earning a black…
A Louisiana pastor with a history of standing his ground is once again making national headlines, this time for a street-level confrontation with a young neighbor that was caught on…
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell did not hold back when the conversation on Tim Welch’s podcast turned to modern jiu-jitsu, guard pulling, and Mikey Musumeci. Throughout the discussion, Mitchell repeatedly argued…
Craig Jones is one of the most recognizable figures in modern grappling. The Australian coaches UFC champions such as Alexander Volkanovski and Jack Della Maddalena. Additionally, he has cornered 11…
