Grapplers who traveled from across Asia and Oceania to compete at the ADCC regional trials in Thailand were shocked to discover the mats had been laid directly over concrete flooring,…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. Comments Felipe Pena made this week, covered at BJJDOC, highlight a symptom of a deeper problem. The waning prestige of…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Felipe Pena has openly questioned the relevance of IBJJF World Championships in determining the sport’s elite competitors, declaring that the best practitioners have moved away from traditional…
In a refreshingly candid revelation Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia admits something that might surprise fans: he doesn’t actually know the intricacies of ADCC rules. Despite being a four-time ADCC…
Mark MacQueen doesn’t mince words when it comes to the role of strength in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The two-time ADCC Trials winner and former powerlifting world champion has a perspective forged…
Paige Ivette has been vocal about the disparity in opportunities available to female competitors compared to their male counterparts. In a candid discussion on the Jits and Giggles podcast, she…
The debate over women’s representation at ADCC has sparked passionate discussions throughout the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, with high-level competitor Maggie Grindatti Lira offering a perspective that challenges the current petition…
The implementation follows several high-profile incidents that have sparked intense debate within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. Most notably, viral footage from a recent ADCC open event showed a competitor being…
In a thought-provoking interview about combat sports evolution, ADCC bronze medalist and renowned coach Lachlan Giles shared his perspective on how wrestling could potentially overtake jiu-jitsu in popularity with a…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is up in arms over ticket prices for the upcoming ADCC World Championship 2026, scheduled for September 12–13 at TAURON Arena Kraków in Poland. What was…
