Ffion Davies signs exclusive UFC deal
Reports indicate that Welsh Brazilian jiu-jitsu sensation Ffion Davies has inked an exclusive deal with the UFC, marking another significant move in the promotion’s expansion into the grappling world. …
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Gordon Ryan roasts Dillon Danis: He’s not a real athlete
In a recent appearance on Ariel Helwani show, grappling champion Gordon Ryan didn’t hold back when discussing fellow grappler Dillon Danis, who had appeared on the show the previous week.…
Ralph Gracie physically disciplined students who missed training sessions
Ralph Gracie was known for his strict and intense approach to running his martial arts academy, including physically disciplining students who missed training sessions, according to a revealing interview with…
Ralph Gracie talks BJJ prodigy Cameron Earle that went haywire and was sentenced to life in prison
Cameron Earle was one of Ralph Gracie’s early standout students who showed incredible promise but ultimately went down a darker path. According to Gracie, Earle had immense natural talent…
Judo expert with a master’s degree in education weighs in on Ecological movement in BJJ: “That can’t be all you teach”
Renowned judo instructor Shintaro Higashi has shared his perspective on the controversial “ecological approach” gaining traction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training methodology. The approach, popularized by Connecticut-based BJJ instructor Greg Saunders,…
Ffion Davies calls out sexism in Jiu-Jitsu
In a viral clip, Welsh grappling champion Ffion Davies has shed light on the persistent gender discrimination she has encountered throughout her Jiu-Jitsu journey. Davies, known for her exceptional technical…
WATCH: 13-year-old uses Jiu-Jitsu to escape attacker
A 13-year-old girl successfully escaped an armed attacker in Timóteo, Minas Gerais, Brazil, using her Jiu-Jitsu training. Surveillance footage captured the incident, showing the young teenager walking on the sidewalk…
Female BJJ world champions outlines Red Flags for women wanting to join a BJJ academy
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Cathryn Discianni recently shared valuable insights for women looking to join BJJ academies during her appearance on the Jits and Giggles podcast. Drawing from her extensive experience,…
Big Dan trolls commenter defending Eco: If it was that good you wouldn’t need to defend it online
In a recent podcast appearance, Dan Manasoiu called out an online commenter who had been persistently defending a controversial martial arts system across multiple social media platforms. “What’s crazy to…
BJJ black belt blasts culture in which instructors punish students for even asking about promotion requirements
*pictured are Salles and Musumeci, and right Valente brothers promoting UFC veteran Alistair OvereemIn a recent episode of the Jits and Giggles podcast, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Nick Salles revealed…