Rodolfo Vieira books BJJ return in Brazil
After a decade-long hiatus, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rodolfo Vieira is set to make his highly anticipated return to grappling in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro. The UFC middleweight competitor…
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Rickson Gracie details significant lifestyle changes he implemented to combat Parkinson’s disease
Rickson Gracie faces perhaps his toughest opponent yet with the same unshakeable spirit that made him a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend. Recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Gracie has completely transformed his…
Rickson Gracie: The dilution (of BJJ) is already beginning because it’s becoming a very athletic sport
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie has expressed concern about the commercialization and dilution of jiu-jitsu as it grows in popularity. In a recent interview, Gracie highlighted the importance of maintaining…
UFC Fan tried to Sue Chuck Liddell After Losing A BJJ Challenge
In a story that perfectly blends the unexpected and the downright peculiar, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell recently recounted an incident where a fan attempted to sue him…
WATCH: Competitor gets Kicked during match at IBJJF Euro Black Belt finals
The IBJJF Euro Black Belt finals took an unexpected turn during the Male/Master 1/Black/Feather division, leaving fans puzzled and competitors frustrated. Alejandro Carreras Lecoq and Venino Marciano Rondon de Lima…
WATCH: Legless Wrestler Zion Clark makes his submission grappling debut
Zion Clark has officially made his submission grappling debut at K4 Fighting, a promotion for martial arts competitions in Western New York. K4 covers everything from MMA to Muay Thai,…
WATCH: Definitive Proof size does matter in BJJ
The age-old debate in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu circles always circles back to one question: Does size really matter? Watching two grapplers—one towering and heavy, the other smaller and nimble—face off brings…
Nicky Rod has forgone all use of deodorant, to the dismay of his training partners
Brazilian jiu-jitsu star Nick “Nicky Rod” Rodriguez has made the bold decision to forgo the use of deodorant. The 28-year-old grappling sensation, known for his impressive performances on the mat,…
BJJ Black Belt Dave Camarillo Confirms Mark Zuckerberg is back In BJJ, says he’s “full invested” in training and a “beast”
Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and MMA coach Dave Camarillo recently opened up about training Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in an interview on Eddie Bravo’s “Look Into It” podcast. Camarillo revealed…
BJJ Black Belt Dave Camarillo says 14 month stint on John Wick Movie the Hardest thing he’s ever done
Renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Dave Camarillo recently opened up about his experience working on the blockbuster action film John Wick: Chapter 4. In an interview with Eddie Bravo, Camarillo…