Tony Ferguson Reveals UFC Offered Charles Oliveira Grappling Match
Tony Ferguson may not have a bout booked inside the UFC octagon yet, but he could soon be hitting the mats for a grappling showdown. According to ‘El Cucuy’ himself,…
Category: BJJ in pop culture
UFC’s Money Moicano Says Jiu-Jitsu Belts Mean ‘Nothing’ In MMA: I don’t think you should get a black belt if you only fight MMA
In a recent interview with former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson on the MightyCast, Renato Moicano, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and UFC lightweight contender, shared his thoughts on Alex…
Red Flags Every Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Should Recognize in Their Students
While the jiu-jitsu journey is rooted in camaraderie and shared growth, certain student behaviors can signal potential challenges ahead. As instructors, recognizing these red flags early enables proactive guidance, fostering…
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…
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…