Garry Tonon hopeful for a ONE FC MMA return soon despite UFC rumors
Garry Tonon is looking to make his return to the ONE FC cage after a lengthy absence from MMA competition. The jiu-jitsu phenom recently appeared on Jake Shields’ podcast to…
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Tonon notes a shift in the jiu-jitsu culture: People now want a ‘fun little thing to do’ and not to defend themselves
In a recent appearance on Jake Shields’ Podcast, renowned grappler and MMA star Garry Tonon shared his observations on the evolving culture within the jiu-jitsu community, highlighting significant changes in…
BJJ Legend Kurt Osiander has a message for those struggling in BJJ: “suck it up and go” even on days you don’t feel like it
Kurt Osiander, a fourth-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, multiple-time Pan-American champion, and no-gi world champion, has a simple yet powerful message for those struggling to find motivation to…
BJJ Legend Kurt Osiander: “If you can make a nerd into a killer, that’s way cooler than making a killer into a killer.”
Few personalities command the same level of respect and admiration as Kurt Osiander. The fourth-degree black belt, NoGi world champion, and multiple-time PanAm champion recently appeared on the BJJ Fanatics…
BJJ Legend Kurt Osiander: It’s important for women to train with men—it sharpens their technique against bigger, stronger opponents
The question of how women can best develop their BJJ skills is a topic of ongoing discussion. According to BJJ legend Kurt Osiander, a fourth-degree black belt in Brazilian…
Felipe Pena is excited to compete at CJI 2 in August
Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Felipe Pena has expressed his enthusiasm about potentially competing at the Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) event scheduled for August this year. In a recent episode…
Felipe Pena wishes the gi jiu-jitsu scene could grow to be as lucrative as no-gi
Felipe Pena, one of the most decorated athletes in jiu-jitsu, expressed his desire to see the gi side of the sport grow to match the popularity and financial opportunities currently…
Craig Jones’ brother details harrowing leg break at an IBJJF competition that went viral
In a harrowing account, Adam Jones, brother of jiu-jitsu star Craig Jones, has shared the story behind his infamous leg break that occurred at the 2017 Pan Pacific IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu…
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg ran a 5k race with his jiu-jitsu teammates
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues to showcase his dedication to martial arts, recently participating in an annual 5K run alongside his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training partners from the Guerrilla fight…
UFC’s Arman Tsarukyan books Pit Submission Grappling Match against team Khabib Member
Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is set to return to combat sports action this Friday, May 2nd, but not in the familiar confines of the UFC Octagon. Instead, “Ahalkalakets” will participate…