The statue honoring Jiu-Jitsu Grandmaster Carlson Gracie was removed from Shimon Peres Square in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, last Friday after suffering repeated acts of vandalism. The monument, which celebrates…
It appears the Tackett brothers will not be able to participate in the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) competition despite earlier indications to the contrary. Craig Jones, CJI founder, confirmed this…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just a martial art—it’s a lifestyle, a subculture, a gateway into something far stranger than expected. The amateur nature of the sport, combined with the low barrier…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world has been buzzing with speculation about the mysterious financial backing behind Craig Jones‘ multi-million dollar grappling tournaments. Recent social media posts suggest that cryptocurrency pioneer Roger…
Helena Crevar has been promoted to the coveted black belt rank by renowned coach John Danaher. The teenage grappling standout shared the news with her followers on social media, marking…
In a recent episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, a panel of experts including Steve Kwan from BJJ Mental Models, Stephan Kesting from Grapple Arts, and scientist Kristi Charish discussed…
Certain unwritten rules and expectations have developed in jiu-jitsu over time. One of the most widespread traditions across BJJ academies is the expectation that when a higher belt asks you…
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who was publicly demoted from blue belt to white belt in a viral video has broken his silence, revealing the truth behind the incident that divided…
Polish black belt Adam Wardzinski officially announced his retirement after winning his second consecutive world championship title. Wardzinski made the announcement by symbolically leaving his belt on the mat following…
An amateur mixed martial arts bout ended in an injury when one competitor refused to tap out during an armbar submission. The incident, captured on video during a recent amateur…
