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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Gordon Ryan is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He is widely regarded as one of the best jiu-jitsu competitors of his generation, having won numerous championships and accolades in…
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of South Wales (USW) has revealed that practitioners of BJJ may be less prone to long-term brain damage than previously feared.…
