Gordon Ryan names best leglock for MMA
During a recent podcast appearance on Joe Rogan Companion podcast for UFC London, Gordon Ryan revealed that leglocks shouldn’t be dismissed in MMA. A detailed technical discussion about leg locks…
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WWE’s Baron Corbin Spent a Decade as a Blue Belt before Winning Double Gold at Pans as a Purple BElt
Former WWE star Baron Corbin, now known as Bishop Dyre, is making waves in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after his recent success at the IBJJF Pan Championships. The athlete,…
Bo NIckal addresses Allegations of ster*id use in college wrestling: You just sound like a baby
Former Penn State wrestling champion and current UFC middleweight prospect Bo Nickal has responded to recent allegations of ster*id use in college wrestling made by Myer Shapiro following the 2024…
Inventor of buggy choke talks losing to Jay Rod and Jay subsequently releasing a buggy choke instructional
Rene Sousa, 10th Planet black belt and one of the inventors of the buggy choke, recently shared his experience of losing to Jay Rodriguez with a double buggy choke and…
Veteran BJJ Competitor Calls It ‘R*tarded’ to Pay to Compete
In a strongly-worded statement that has resonated through the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, veteran competitor Denny Prokopos has joined a growing chorus of voices criticizing the current economic model of BJJ…
WATCH: New Wave’s Olver Taza details 3 things not to do when you’re sparring with women
Proper training etiquette between male and female practitioners continues to be an important topic of discussion in jiu-jitsu. New Wave standout Oliver Taza recently shared his insights on what men…
Gordon Ryan explains why “cardio” in Jiujitsu is different than regular cardio
In a recent appearance on the JRE UFC London Companion podcast, renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor Gordon Ryan offered fascinating insights into why cardiovascular conditioning in jiu-jitsu differs significantly from traditional…
WWE’s Dave Bautista shares advice for BRAND new Jiu Jitu athletes
In an interview with Matt Arroyo, former WWE superstar and Hollywood actor Dave Bautista offered valuable insights for those considering taking up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, regardless of their age. Bautista emphasized…
New survey details how long it takes to reach each belt in Jiu-Jitsu
A comprehensive new survey has shed light on the actual time it takes practitioners to advance through the ranks of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, challenging many common assumptions about belt progression…
Craig Jones gets flown in by Mark Zuckerberg for a jiu-jitsu training session
In an exclusive training session that has set the martial arts world abuzz, Australian jiu-jitsu legend Craig Jones was recently flown in by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for a private…