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…
Awhite belt practitioner was recently banned from his jiu-jitsu school after expressing concerns about a potentially dangerous technique being taught to beginners. The student was concerned when his black belt…
Renowned coach John Danaher has implemented specific bans on certain techniques in his academy to protect his students from unnecessary injuries. According to Danaher, “around 50 to 70 percent of…
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov tested his legendary grappling skills a while ago against Roman Vlasov, a two-time Olympic Gold medalist in Greco Roman Wrestling. The brief but intense…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu finds itself at a critical juncture. The sport’s current ecosystem revolves largely around FloGrappling as the major streaming platform, primarily serving as a distributor for IBJJF events. While…
In the latest chapter of the escalating feud between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu innovator Craig Jones and the UFC’s new BJJ venture, Jones has delivered a devastating counter to UFC executive Claudia…
Acclaimed actor Tom Hardy has partnered with Tatami Fightwear to launch a special Jiu-Jitsu collection aimed at raising autism awareness and promoting inclusion through martial arts. The collaboration introduces “The…
Relson Gracie has declared his intention to pursue legal action against individuals who he believes are inappropriately using his father Helio Gracie‘s name, particularly in relation to self defense instruction.…
In a case that highlights how perspectives can evolve over time, UFC President Dana White has transformed from one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most vocal critics to a BJJ promoter. Back…
In the aftermath of one of the largest sports injury settlements in California history, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Francisco Iturralde has broken his silence with a detailed public statement defending his…
