Comedian Joey Diaz gets promoted to BJJ Blue belt for the second time
Joey “Coco” Diaz is not your average comedian. Besides making people laugh, he has a passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) that has turned into a family for him. Diaz…
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Keanu Reeves trains BJJ and holds a honorary black belt in Judo thanks to John Wick franchise
Keanu Reeves, the renowned actor known for his iconic roles as Neo in The Matrix and John Wick in the movie series bearing the same name, is proficient in several…
Bisexual UFC flyweight says heel hooks are gay, joins board of BJJ charity in downtime
UFC flyweight Jeff Molina was born in New Jersey, but he grew up in Kansas and attended Olathe South High School, 25 miles southwest of Kansas City. He started his…
Is there a valid scientific foundation to the Rickson Gracie breathing technique?
Breathing is an essential part of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) training, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked. Without proper breathing, even the best athletes will quickly gas out, losing their ability…
Gordon Ryan proposes settling Nick Rodriguez beef Old School style at a parking lot
Vale Tudo means “Everything Goes”. It was a full-contact combat sport that emerged in Brazil during the 20th century. Initially, it had relatively few rules. The Gracie family was instrumental…
Nick Rodriguez’ blood test result ‘interesting’ yet he’s unlikely to have used PEDs recently
As the popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grows, so does the concern about PED usage among its athletes. The sport’s intense physical demands make it challenging for some athletes to compete…
WATCH: MMA fan that doesn’t train thinks he can beat a female martial artist
BJJ’s main selling point is that it enables a weaker individual to defend themselves against a bigger, stronger opponent. This is why the Gracie family chose the seemingly unathletic Royce…
Roberto Jimenez: I need to get paid what I’m worth
Roberto Jimenez is one of the prominent BJJ competitors of a new generation. Despite receiving offers from numerous promotions, he remains a sought-after commodity whose price tag proves to be…
Gordon Ryan is now selling Gi instructionals
Plenty of prominent voices in the BJJ community have spoken out about the discrepancies between professional Gi and Nogi Jiu-jitsu. Felipe Pena went on to explain that while the money…
Joe Rogan and Russell Brand discuss life-changing benefits of practicing Jiu Jitsu
Russell Brand is an English comedian, actor, writer, and activist. He first gained fame in the UK in the early 2000s for his stand-up comedy, and later became known internationally…