Blue Belt self promotes to Purple, opens new gym
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is buzzing with controversy after a surprising case of self-promotion has come to light in Lebanon. Jesse Miller, who was promoted to blue belt just nine…
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Leandro Lo trial postponed for November after conflict between attorneys
The jury trial for Military Police Lieutenant Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo, accused of ending the life of Leandro Lo, was dissolved just hours after it began due to a heated…
Gordon Ryan: If you’re trying to win every round, you’re only gonna get good at the things you’re good at
In the high-stakes world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu where egos clash on mats across the globe one of the sport’s most dominant champions is challenging a fundamental assumption about how people…
Saulo Ribeiro explains why Judo and BJJ need each other: Gorilla needs the snake and vice versa
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Saulo Ribeiro has long been an advocate for the symbiotic relationship between judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, famously describing their connection with a powerful metaphor: “Judo builds the…
Leandro Lo Homicide Trial Will Take Just TWO Days, and Feature AI versions from both sides
The courtroom drama surrounding the passing of world champion jiu-jitsu Leandro Lo is set to unfold over just two days this week, marking a groundbreaking moment in Brazilian legal proceedings…
Man accused of Leandro Lo slaying is presenting a ridiculous defense, his own video re-enactment
The man who pulled the trigger is finally facing justice with what many are calling an outrageous defense strategy that defies credibility. Henrique Velozo, a police officer who shot Leandro…
ADCC veteran Paul Ardilla explains How to be elite at BJJ training once a day
In a world where elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors often train multiple times daily, Paul Ardila presents a compelling counternarrative. The ADCC veteran and recent CJI Europe team member has achieved…
ADCC Veteran and Personal Injury Lawyer Breaks Down Infamous $42M BJJ Lawsuit
Paul Ardila, an ADCC veteran and accomplished personal injury attorney, recently shed light on one of the most significant legal cases to shake the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community—a devastating incident that…
Gable Steveson still targeting MMA transition after CJI 2 match
Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson remains committed to his ultimate goal of transitioning to mixed martial arts even as he prepares for his high-profile grappling debut against Craig Jones at…
58 year old BJJ instructor Cláudio Koeb found dead inside Gracie Barra academy
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community mourns the unexpected loss of beloved instructor Cláudio Koeb, known affectionately as “Claudinho,” who passed away on Friday evening at his Gracie Barra academy in Araucária’s…