Jasmine Jasudavicius gets promoted to BJJ Black belt in the cage at UFC 315
In a night filled with unforgettable moments at UFC 315, Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius not only secured the biggest win of her career but also received one of the…
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BJJ black belt makes the argument that jiu-jitsu is the most inclusive sport
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stands out not only for its effectiveness but also for its inclusivity. Ben Kovacs, founder of Guardian and a BJJ black belt, presents a compelling case that jiu-jitsu…
Renzo Gracie Reveals Ezekiel Isn’t a Biblical Reference – It’s the Name of a Judoka Who Popularized the Submission
The Ezekiel choke is a well-known and effective submission technique. However, many practitioners may not know the true origin of its name. Legendary martial artist Renzo Gracie recently shared the…
WATCH: The definitive proof jiu-jitsu has no place in 2 vs 2 MMA
Footage from an unsanctioned 2-on-2 combat event called KILLZONE has definitively shown why ground-based martial arts might be a dangerous strategy in team-based competitions. The controversial clip shows four competitors…
Adele Fornarino explains what separates BJJ pros from amateurs
*pictured lawyer and BJJ competitor Paul Ardila Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Adele Fornarino recently shed light on what truly distinguishes professional BJJ athletes from amateurs—and it’s not what most practitioners…
Tom Hardy explains why he competes in BJJ: I’d like to not say ‘I regret not making the effort to do something that was scary
Hollywood star Tom Hardy has quietly been making waves in the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community, demonstrating that his combat prowess extends well beyond the silver screen. In 2022, the actor…
Self-defense jiu-jitsu is just simply lower level MMA jiu-jitsu, which is simply maybe lower level sport jiu-jitsu
In a recent episode of the Jits and Giggles podcast, black belt Danny Moira offered what he acknowledged might be a “hot take” on the relationship between different branches of…
BJJ Black belt: Women’s self-defense classes are such bs It’s a complete lie and total garbage to get people in the door
In a recent episode of the Jits and Giggles podcast, Danny Moira, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Mikey Musumeci, didn’t hold back his criticism of short-format women’s self-defense…
Gable Stevenson: I won the Olympics you get like an Olympic bonus—$250,000 tax-free—then they give you $1,200 a month from USA Wrestling
In a candid conversation on the Overdogs podcast, Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson pulled back the curtain on the financial realities faced by even the most successful Olympic athletes…
Gable Stevenson talks getting matched with Craig Jones at CJI 2: Craig is seasoned in sitting on his back
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is set to face Brazilian jiu-jitsu superstar Craig Jones at the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) this August in Las Vegas. The marquee…