No-Gi vs. Gi: Is Speed and Strength Stealing the Spotlight from Skill?
In the world of grappling arts, the debate between Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has long been a topic of discussion. According to BJJ ace Owen Jones, the appeal…
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UFC and Olympic veteran Ben Askren explains the worst thing BJJ gyms do
Ben Askren is the former UFC welterweight and Olympic veteran. He has been a vocal advocate for wrestling over other sports, particularly soccer. In a recent interview, Askren shared…
WATCH: Self professed ‘High-Level Wrestler’ gets humbled at an American Jiu-Jitsu Academy
A burly 260lb wrestler recently walked into Nexus American Jiu-Jitsu Academy, challenging the skill and credibility of their instructors. Weighing in at 260lbs, he significantly outmatched some of the academy’s…
WATCH: When Kyra Gracie grappled a male judoka
Kyra Gracie, a renowned black belt and founder of Instituto Kapacidade, found herself in an unexpected and intense match on a popular Japanese television program back in the day. Originally…
How Dangerous is it to get repeatedly strangled at BJJ? Combats sports lawyer explains
Practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other submission grappling arts have long been subjected to strangulations during training and competition. However, a brand new study sheds light on the potential risks…
When a Trans BJJ Black Belt Claimed Trans Women Have No Advantage
Alaina Hardie, a transgender Jiu-Jitsu black belt from Canada, has sparked discussion in the combat sports community by publicly announcing her transgender status and advocating for the inclusion of trans…
Mike Perry still interested in MMA match with Dillon Danis after boxing Jake Paul
Mike Perry is set to face Jake Paul in a highly anticipated boxing match on July 20. Prior to this bout, Perry was in talks to face another prominent social…
Dislocated Arm, Not Spirit: Groten Delivers Injury Update after Referee Negligence Goes Viral
A disturbing incident at the Versus Invitational yesterday has sparked serious concerns about referee oversight and competitor safety in BJJ competitions. During the 88kg division final of the 8-man grand…
WATCH: When a Pro Bodybuilder Faced Off Against a (jacked) BJJ Brown Belt
In a video that went viral, fitness YouTuber Jonni Shreve faced off against Dr. Mike Israetel, a skilled brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The stakes? A grueling grappling challenge with…
WATCH: BJJ Referee Oversight Leads Competitor going out and getting arm dislocated
A disturbing incident at the Versus Invitational yesterday has raised serious concerns about referee oversight and competitor safety in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions. During the 88kg division final of the 8-man…