A medal ceremony at one of jiu-jitsu’s most prestigious international competitions descended into controversy on Friday when Kuwaiti gold medalist Jassim Alhatem refused to shake the hand of Israeli bronze…
A prominent figure in the Melqui Galvão abuse case has come forward publicly to describe the pressure she faced when she considered reporting her abuser, revealing that the resistance came…
Former Atos female black belt Rose Miller appeared on the Jits and Giggles podcast to speak openly about abuse, power dynamics, and why the jiu jitsu community continues to struggle…
A no-gi match at a recent Grappling Industries event has generated considerable online debate after competitor Nichole Campa was disqualified for pushing off her opponent during a position reset. Campa’s…
Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt and author Andrea Tang recently opened up about a frightening experience from 2023 that she had largely kept private for three years. In a podcast interview,…
When Kade Ruotolo limped away from the ONE Championship stage following his victory over Nicolas Vigna last year, few could have predicted just how difficult the months ahead would be.…
Mikey Musumeci recently talked about his frustrations with IBJJF during a recent episode of the Overdogs BJJ Podcast. The conversation turned to rule sets when guest Jackson Nagai observed that…
The scandal surrounding veteran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Melqui Galvão has taken a serious new turn. Brazilian authorities and media outlets are now alleging that Galvão managed to obtain a cellphone…
Robert Drysdale, fifth-degree black belt, ADCC champion, and author of multiple books on Brazilian jiu-jitsu history, made a case for why the IBJJF remains one of the most important forces…
What started as a Saturday morning of father-daughter bonding on the mats ended with a medical emergency that has left an Owatonna man facing a long road ahead. Michael Selle…
