A rather amusing exchange between two online gamers has gone viral after one player attempted to intimidate his opponent by sharing images of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belts that were clearly taken…
In a recent episode of The Grapplers Perspective Podcast, Steven Henshall, founder of Henshall BJJ and Ikigai Submission Grappling, revealed how his promotion is now offering blue belt competitors prize…
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…
