The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community received news as Francisco Lo, a 24-year-old competitor from Euclid, California, was handed a three-year suspension following positive tests for multiple PEDs at the 2025 Pan…
Felipe “Preguiça” Pena has voiced his support for testing measures in competitive BJJ, but with an important caveat: athletes need to be properly compensated before such expensive testing programs are…
The road to becoming a UFC BJJ coach wasn’t lined with sponsorship deals or elite academies for Rerisson Gabriel—it started with melted popsicles and borrowed gis. Raised in Rio de…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community erupted in disbelief and amusement after UFC’s latest BJJ reality show described Gordon Ryan simply as an “IBJJF World champion,” omitting his more prestigious accomplishments that…
Polish black belt Adam Wardzinski officially announced his retirement after winning his second consecutive world championship title. Wardzinski made the announcement by symbolically leaving his belt on the mat following…
During a recent IBJJF open competition, a competitor was disqualified following a dangerous slam that left his opponent unconscious. The incident occurred approximately two minutes into the blue belt match…
Helena Crevar has claimed the 2025 IBJJF Brown Belt World Championship in the adult female middle weight division (152.60 lbs), adding another prestigious title to her growing collection of accolades.…
In a moment that will be remembered as a milestone in her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career, Sarah Galvao has been promoted to the prestigious rank of black belt following her impressive…
ADCC gold medalist Giancarlo Bodoni believes the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) should offer prize money comparable to the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) World Championships to incentivize top competitors…
In a scathing critique of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s emergency response protocols, Adam Jones, brother of BJJ superstar Craig Jones, has revealed disturbing details about the aftermath of his…
