Nicky Ryan admits he made no money coaching B team to CJI 2 title
Fresh off B Team’s victory at Craig Jones Invitational 2, head coach Nicky Ryan made an interesting revelation. Despite guiding his team to one of the sport’s most high-profile wins,…
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Nicky Ryan Has Adopted Greg Souders’ Ecological BJJ Methodology: Initially, I thought it was bs
Nicky Ryan has revealed how his encounter with ecological training advocate Greg Souders fundamentally transformed his approach to coaching. The admission came during a recent podcast appearance where Ryan discussed…
Female Grapplers Petition to Change ADCC Qualification System, Say Current Setup Undermines Equality
An initiative from female competitors sparked debate about gender equality in ADCC. Female athletes are rallying behind a petition that challenges the current qualification system for the Abu Dhabi Combat…
Moneyberg Threatens Lawsuit After Keith Kirkorian Posts Viral Clip
Everyone’s least favorite BJJ black belt, Derek Moneyberg, has threatened legal action against 10th Planet competitor Keith Kirkorian following the viral spread of an embarrassing video clip. The dispute centers…
Danaher Called Out Moneyberg to His Face: You can talk all day but if everyone is submitting you, there’s a massive gap between your thoughts and reality
John Danaher delivered a searing critique directly to Moneyberg, the polarizing figure whose BJJ rise and online persona have drawn heavy skepticism. “To make it digestible, I’ve kind of summarized…
Joe Rogan talks how he fixed his neck and back pain
Podcast host Joe Rogan recently opened up about his successful battle against chronic neck and back pain that plagued him for nearly a year, sharing insights that could help others…
WATCH: Ex-Wrestler Enters Blue Belt Jiu-Jitsu Tournament… With Zero Experience
When Jed Rodriguez decided to step onto the mats at a NAGA jiu-jitsu competition, he brought nothing but audacity and a wrestling background from two decades ago. What he…
IBJJF auto promotes black belts every 3 years
In a recent discussion on The Grapplers Perspective Podcast, Christian Graugart revealed an aspect of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s promotion system that challenges traditional notions of belt advancement…
BJJ Black belt blasts Time Based promotion criteria: It’s even worse than traditional martial arts
Christian Graugart has launched a scathing critique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s time-based black belt promotion system, calling it “absolute bullsh*t” and arguing it creates unhealthy hierarchies that trap practitioners in unwanted…
Danaher names greatest BJJ coaches of all time
In an interview at CJI 2 with Raphaella Amorim, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach John Danaher offered his perspective on the sport’s most influential coaches throughout history, delivering insights that highlight both…