Former UFC welterweight champion and Hall of Famer Matt Serra has long been known for his toughness inside the Octagon but at his academies on Long Island that toughness takes…
When most people picture MMA stars they conjure images of domineering individuals ready to throw down at the slightest provocation. Yet according to Matt Thornton founder of Straight Blast Gym…
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy has created an intriguing promotional challenge that’s capturing attention on social media: survive 60 seconds in mount position against a skilled practitioner and walk away with…
Popular judo influencer Chadi has made waves in the martial arts community with his latest claims about the harsh reality of early Japanese jiu-jitsu, arguing that modern practitioners have greatly…
Estonian BJJ black belt Priit Mihkelson has shed light on his departure from Straight Blast Gym (SBG) in 2018, revealing his transition to an ecological dynamics training approach while addressing…
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Ryan Hall recently shared his perspective on a fundamental distinction that many martial arts students struggle to understand: the difference between a coach and an instructor. His…
Former FBI special agent Mike German, who spent 16 years conducting undercover operations, recently spoke on a podcast about how certain organized groups use martial arts spaces to attract new…
The grappling world received surprising news today as Daniel “Big Dan” Manasoiu announced his withdrawal from the highly anticipated Craig Jones Invitational 2 citing a devastating Lyme disease diagnosis that…
The anticipation surrounding the Craig Jones Invitational 2 has reached fever pitch, with much of the buzz centered around the ongoing tension between tournament organizer Craig Jones and submission grappling…
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt has publicly challenged traditional gym hierarchies adding his voice to a growing debate about respect titles and power dynamics within martial arts communities. Chris Wojcik,…
