WATCH: Two men grapple at the mall in front of the uniqlo store
In an unusual scene that has captured social media attention, two men were seen engaged in what appeared to be a grappling exchange in front of a Uniqlo store…
Category: BJJ in pop culture
Gene LeBell was so irked at Gracies he said: “If I see that guy again I’m gonna pick him by his [__] balls and body slam him,”
Few names evoke the same level of reverence and respect as Judo Gene LeBell. A recent episode of the Lytes Out podcast featured two of LeBell’s black belts, John Donehue…
WATCH: Ref misses Anaconda choke tap, so competitor gets tapped twice
Taynara Silva secured a victory after an official missed her opponent’s initial submission signal during their match at Invicta FC 61. The dramatic moment unfolded when Silva executed an anaconda…
UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili: Sambo and Judo are harder than MMA
In a revealing conversation on the Simple Man podcast featuring Damien Anderson, Nicky Rod, and other B Team members, UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili shared his perspective on the…
ADCC medalist claims wrist locks do not work in BJJ
In a surprising clip that has stirred debate in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, ADCC bronze medalist Daniel “Big Dan” Manasoiu has declared that wrist locks are largely ineffective in BJJ…
Bodybuilding legend Mike O’Hearn claims he burns the most calories doing jiu-jitsu out of all his trainings
In a clip that has surprised many in the fitness community, legendary bodybuilder and fitness model Mike O’Hearn has shared his most effective method for burning calories – and it’s…
Gordon Ryan claims mental hard work is harder than physical hard work
In a recent appearance on the JRE UFC Companion podcast, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Gordon Ryan shared his perspectives on the often overlooked importance of mental effort compared to physical…
Jiu-Jitsu Champion Gordon Ryan Slams Basketball: “What a Gay Sport This Is”
Gordon Ryan, the self-proclaimed king of grappling and perhaps the most controversial figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is back in the spotlight—this time not for breaking limbs on the mat, but…
John Danaher criticizes how Judo is taught in jiu-jitsu classes
Renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach John Danaher has sparked conversation in the grappling community by pointing out what he sees as fundamental issues with how takedown techniques, particularly those borrowed…
Fabricio Andrey defeats Ash Williams by decision at ONE Championship
Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout Fabricio “Hokage” Andrey made a successful ONE Championship debut by defeating Welsh grappler Ashley Williams via unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 30. The 70kg catchweight contest…