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…
The 2025 IBJJF Crown concluded on Sunday in Long Beach, California, producing three new champions and confirming the continued dominance of some BJJ’s elite. Sarah Galvão emerged as the standout…
The jiu-jitsu mats at the IBJJF Master Worlds in Las Vegas witnessed unexpected drama this weekend as John “Shrek” McPhee, a controversial veteran who previously appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast,…
At 62 years old most people might think about slowing down but Creso Arruda (@cresofulvio) had other plans. Just four months after stepping onto the mats for the first time…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has rallied together to support the family of Alvis E. Villarreal, the competitor who tragically passed away following a medical emergency at the IBJJF Chicago Summer…
João Miyao delivered another masterclass in submission artistry at the 2025 Masters showcasing the technique that has become his signature calling card in recent years. The Brazilian grappling legend secured…
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation has issued a heartfelt response following the tragic passing of an athlete during last weekend’s Chicago Summer Open tournament. In an official statement released Tuesday…
A tragedy struck the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community during the IBJJF Chicago Open when a competitor lost their life after completing a match, sending waves through the grappling world and igniting…
At just 18 years old, Mia Funegra has rewritten the history books of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, capturing gold at the 2025 IBJJF World Championships in Long Beach California to become the…
