Gordon Ryan has publicly backed his student Valentina Gomez Noriega in her bid for Texas’ 31st Congressional District, offering an endorsement as unconventional as the candidate herself. In a video…
Jesse Zimmerman posted a video that quickly gained traction after he shared observations from coaching youth programs at regional tournaments. His main grievance centers on what he sees as a…
Craig Jones has reportedly traveled to Phuket, Thailand, where he is actively searching for fellow countryman and jiu-jitsu competitor Izaak Michell, according to recent social media posts. Jones posted multiple…
The Million Dollar Team at Simpleman Martial Arts is expanding its reach to the next generation of grapplers. Co-owner Nicky Rod (Nick Rodriguez) recently revealed that Declan Moody will launch…
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan added another submission victory to his growing grappling résumé this past weekend, claiming gold at ACBJJ 20 in Moscow. The top-ranked 155-pounder secured the promotion’s…
The elite jiu-jitsu community has been rocked by the abrupt announcement that Izaak Michell is no longer training at or affiliated with Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu, the academy run by Gordon Ryan…
Chris Haueter recently shared a perspective that challenges common perceptions about the martial art, highlighting a profound observation from Rickson Gracie himself: that the true essence of jiu-jitsu is fundamentally…
Brazilian jiu jitsu’s most respected coaches have issued a clear warning to athletes in Brazil. Adapt or get left behind. The Mendes Brothers shared their assessment on social media following…
After years away from competitive combat sports, former UFC and Bellator contender Rory MacDonald returned to capture gold at the ADCC Niagara Open, marking a notable milestone in his competitive…
In a recent ConnectCast debate with Pedro Valente, ADCC champion and jiu-jitsu historian Robert Drysdale raised controversial accusations regarding the manipulation of Helio Gracie’s image in promotional material. The American…
