Ronaldo Delibero promoted to Coral Belt
Ronaldo Delibero received one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s highest honors, the coral belt. The promotion, conducted by Carlson Gracie Jr, recognized a lifetime commitment to the martial art spanning more than…
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Gordon Ryan promises to destroy Octopus Guard after Craig Jones sells 2000 copies of Octopus 2.0
Gordon Ryan announced plans to release a video breaking down the octopus guard, shortly after Craig Jones’ latest teaching product sold more than 2,000 copies within 48 hours. “Gonna make…
Ralek Gracie Defends Pulling Guard: BJJ Proved Its Efficacy Against Freestyle Wrestling
Brazilian jiu jitsu critics iften target one of its most recognizable tactics, pulling guard. Online and in gyms, detractors argue that choosing to sit to the ground undermines the idea…
Arrest Video of Gordon Ryan’s Wife Surfaces
Bodycam footage has emerged showing the arrest of Nathalia Amato Santoro, wife of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Gordon Ryan, following a high-speed pursuit in Austin, Texas. The October incident has drawn…
The best advice John Danaher gave for supercharging your BJJ Learning
John Danaher has developed a reputation for producing elite competitors in unusually short periods of time. His teaching philosophy focuses on accelerating skill acquisition by narrowing attention to a small…
Hollywood Actor Tom Hardy Was Offered a BJJ Match Against a UFC Lightweight
In what would have been one of the strangest grappling matchups of 2025, actor Tom Hardy was offered a submission-only grappling match against UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan who was…
2025 in Jiu-Jitsu: The Biggest Stories That Defined the Year
2025 stands as one of the most turbulent years in Brazilian jiu-jitsu history. Life-threatening health emergencies, competitors passing away on the competition floor, promotional disputes and team expulsions forced the…
Rafael Lovato Jr. will make his college wrestling debut for Oklahoma City University – at the age of 42
Most athletes hang up their competition shoes well before their 40th birthday. Rafael Lovato Jr. is lacing up a singlet for the first time as a college wrestler. The Brazilian…
Gable Steveson explains how Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev are using wrestling to dominate MMA
Olympic gold medalist and UFC prospect Gable Steveson recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss the state of modern MMA, with particular emphasis on how elite wrestlers are…
ADCC medalist gets called out for teaching BJJ to Kyle Rittenhouse
A Brazilian jiu jitsu competitor who medaled at the ADCC World Championships sparked intense debate online after sharing photos of a private training session with Kyle Rittenhouse. Dan Manasoiu posted…