The Scissors Takedown Was Legal Until This Judoka Used It
In the world of judo, few techniques have generated as much controversy as the kani-basami, or scissors takedown. While this devastating maneuver was once a legal part of competitive judo,…
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Leandro Lo Slaying Suspect Previously Convicted for Attacking Undercover Officers
In the case surrounding the passing of Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Leandro Lo, new details have emerged about the military officer accused of the act. Court records reveal the defendant has…
3.5-Year Private-Lesson Black Belt Claims Money Has No Shortcuts—Irony Not Included
The controversial businessman Derek Moneyberg found himself in an awkward moment during a recent video discussion with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Royce Gracie when he struggled to articulate any specific techniques…
BJJ instructor claims he makes between $100k and $200k per year in roadside interview
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor from Ohio has sparked intense debate across social media after claiming in a viral interview that he earns between $100,000 and $200,000 annually from teaching the…
Podcaster Claims ADCC Scheduled Around Athletes Needing ‘a Few More Cycles’
In a revealing segment from the MMA History Podcast, veteran MMA star and grappler Jeff Monson exposed concerning details about how PED use influenced major grappling competition scheduling decisions. During…
BJJ Champ Caio Terra on Strength: Maybe I’m weak in bench or deadlift, but true strength comes from the mind
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu community is constantly at odds with the strength vs skill dilemma, with many champions increasingly embracing mental fortitude over raw muscular power. Among the most compelling voices…
Bro Relationship Camp Rebrands Wrestling Drills as a Way for Bros to Hug It Out
Forget what you thought you knew about “manly” bonding — apparently the secret sauce to real bro intimacy isn’t beer or sports bars but good ol’ fashioned chest-to-chest wrestling drills.…
Leandro Lo’s mother Fatima releases statement ahead of homicide trial
The mother of deceased Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Leandro Lo has issued an emotional public statement as the homicide trial approaches, calling for justice and community support while addressing what she…
Gordon Ryan Questions Craig Jones as CJI 2 Introduces Late Ruleset Change
The Craig Jones Invitational 2 has found itself at the center of controversy as Gordon Ryan publicly criticized the tournament organizer’s decision to implement a significant rule change just weeks…
Roger Gracie: Nogi is a younger man’s game, Gi is more technical
Few voices carry as much weight as Roger Gracie‘s. With ten world championships under his belt and widely regarded as one of the greatest grapplers of all time, Gracie‘s perspective…