Gracie Barra has long been revered as a quesitonable brand synonymous with the IBJJF. Recent events have thrust the institution into the spotlight for reasons far from favorable. Recently, something…
Mackenzie Dern is a respected name in the combat sports world. She is preparing currently to make a comeback in Brazilian Jiu-itsu. Just over a month following her last appearance…
Gordon Ryan candidly shared insights into his health journey, highlighting the impact of PEDs and emphasizing the essence of developing “real muscles ” recently. Battling recent health issues, including a…
Gordon Ryan has reignited the debate around pay equity for female athletes in the sport. In a series of social media posts, Ryan dismisses the notion of equal pay between…
A comprehensive new study has analyzed the martial arts training used by law enforcement agencies around the world. The findings show that many countries incorporate grappling arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…
In a recent AMA on Reddit’s r/bjj community, Mike Kroeger, bassist for the hugely popular rock band Nickelback, revealed that he is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt under Rigan Machado.…
MMA legend Frank Mir recently shared his perspective on the role of jiu-jitsu in confrontations during an episode of The HJR podcast. Mir, a former UFC heavyweight champion, emphasized the…
The European Championships of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation have been held in Portugal since 2004. Given that the competition is taking place in Europe, one would assume that most…
In a heartwarming yet unexpected turn of events, a dog belonging to a BJJ competitor became the center of attention during a jiu-jitsu match. During a BJJ tournament, spectators witnessed…
Gordon Ryan, recently shared his perspective on the practicality of boxing in real-life. In a social media post, Ryan challenged the notion of boxers’ effectiveness outside the ring, highlighting the…
