*pictured Comprido with Brock Lesnar, ADCC champ Claudio Calasans recently medaled at Master World Championships in Judo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rodrigo Comprido recently highlighted a key difference between judo and…
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world championship match descended into controversy when a disputed contact led to accusations of both excessive force and theatrical acting from the competitors. The incident occurred during…
Martial arts influencer Chadi has made a compelling case for traditional karate as the ideal complementary discipline to judo, challenging the conventional wisdom that grappling arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros has publicly challenged comments made by fellow instructor Fabio Gurgel regarding the implementation of jiu-jitsu programs in public schools. In a recent episode…
Jiu-jitsu legend Relson Gracie, son of founder Helio Gracie, has sparked controversy with his blunt assessment of modern competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In a funny interview, the veteran martial artist criticized…
Rafael Lovato Jr. is set to face Giancarlo Bodoni at ONE 173 in Tokyo, Japan on November 15th, and the legendary grappler couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the matchup. In…
Fabio Gurgel has sparked an important conversation about the harsh economic realities facing jiu-jitsu as a competitive sport. Despite the romanticized notion of professional MMA stars living solely off tournament…
Kyra Gracie, the first woman in the legendary Gracie family to become a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and earn a black belt, has opened up about the subtle sexism that…
Fabio Gurgel, one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most prominent figures, offered a surprisingly cautious perspective on introducing jiu-jitsu into public schools during an appearance on the Inteligência Limitada podcast. While acknowledging…
In a candid conversation at Aliança Jardins, legendary Jiu-Jitsu instructor Fábio Gurgel shared a profound observation about martial arts and aging that resonates with practitioners worldwide. “Jiu-Jitsu is the only…
