WWE veteran MVP promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Former WWE star MVP is known for his impactful stints in the wrestling world. He has been notably absent from WWE screens for an extended period. During his hiatus from…
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WATCH: Dune 2 Features an Epic Flying Armbar sequence
The recent behind-the-scenes details about the making of Dune: Part Two have martial arts fans buzzing with excitement. Director Denis Villeneuve revealed that one of the film’s epic action sequences,…
Craig Jones Puts Out Public Call for 32 BJJ Competitors to compete for a $1M Prize Pool
In a series of social media posts, grappling star Craig Jones has announced plans for a massive new jiu-jitsu competition with a $1,000,000 prize for first place. The event would…
WATCH: When Shaq had a grappling match against an Army vet
Shaquille O’Neal is known for his sheer size and dominance on the basketball court, but the NBA legend has also put in work on the grappling mats. In a fascinating…
Former UFC champ Demetrious Johnson promoted to BJJ Black Belt
In a momentous occasion for the martial arts community, former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has been promoted to the coveted rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.…
Shaq Reveals He Didn’t Start Winning Until he Started Training Grappling in the Offseason
Shaquille O’Neal has revealed that part of his intense training regimen during NBA offseasons involved wrestling and grappling to boost his conditioning for basketball. In a recent interview on the…
Rener Gracie is teaching BJJ to front-line clinical workers in high risk positions
In a groundbreaking initiative, Rener Gracie has taken the initiative to teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to front-line clinical workers in high-risk positions. This move comes as a response to the rising…
WATCH: Slept opponent wakes up – tackles ref
An odd incident occurred during a recent Brazilian jiu-jitsu match that has gone viral on social media. In a video clip from the match, two competitors in gi’s – one…
Craig Jones breaks down Karate Combat finish against UFC’s Fakhretdinov
Craig Jones continued his grappling dominance at Karate Combat 45 in Dubai, stopping UFC welterweight Rinat Fakhretdinov with a nasty triangle. The 32-year-old jiu-jitsu black belt, who has won silver…
Gordon Ryan provides health update: ‘I’m embarrassingly weak right now’
In a new video documenting his ongoing health issues, submission grappling champion Gordon Ryan gave a candid update on his struggles with a severe stomach condition. The video, titled “Recovering…