Evolution is constant. As the sport progresses, certain techniques that were once common have proven ineffective or even dangerous. BJJ black belt William Tackett has identified five techniques that practitioners…
Dr. Michael Israetel, a BJJ black belt and renowned exercise scientist, has weighed in on a recent study from the University of New South Wales that challenges the effectiveness of…
The relationship between uncle and son—Hélio and Carlson Gracie—has largely remained shrouded in mystery. Now, rare insights from Marcelo Mello, a former black belt under Carlson Gracie, reveal a complex…
As a trusted black belt under Carlson Gracie, Marcelo Mello never expected that a single assignment would dramatically alter his jiu-jitsu journey. During a candid interview on the MMA History…
Few names command the reverence and mystique of Carlson Gracie. Through the eyes of his former student Marcelo Mello, we gain unprecedented insight into one of BJJ’s most legendary training…
Pictured: Leti Ribeiro, who runs a successful BJJ female academy, Shelby York (center), and a random viral image of a female competitor competing in IBJJF non-compliant gear. Women face unique…
Legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master Rigan Machado recently revealed a fascinating connection to martial arts cinema history during his appearance on the JAXXON PODCAST. According to Machado, his first celebrity students…
In a revealing interview on the JAXXON PODCAST, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rigan Machado made the astonishing claim that he holds an undefeated record of 365-0 in fights throughout his competitive…
A transgender white belt practitioner recently reached out to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community for guidance on navigating competitions while pursuing advancement in the sport. The 28-year-old grappler, who has been…
“People are really going to complain about this? What’s a d**k move? It’s jiu-jitsu,” Tom DeBlass stated. “She used her foot to push off the face or the neck. Who…
