Jozef Chen spent years taking Marcelo Garcia’s famous no lifting philosophy at face value. It was not until a stubborn knee injury refused to heal that he finally questioned the…
UFC BJJ is set to implement testing protocols for its athletes. The confirmations marks a significant shift for a sport that has historically operated without PED testing. During a November…
The world has been buzzing about peptides like BPC-157, touted as a miracle solution for everything from tendon injuries to muscle tears. But when Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s team dug into the…
Matt Serra recently shared a disturbing story from the early stage of his competitive journey involving questionable pre-match advice from his longtime instructor Renzo Gracie. The Long Island native explained…
For years, conventional wisdom suggested that building strength requires heavy lifting and long training sessions. But groundbreaking research into connective tissue adaptation is revealing a surprisingly efficient approach that’s transforming…
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…
Jiu-Jitsu is expanding at a remarkable pace across the globe. New academies open every month, international tournaments draw record participation, and more students than ever are stepping onto the mats.…
Many jiu-jitsu practitioners just reach straight for ice following a gruelling training session. But what if that instinct is doing the opposite of what you really want? Recent research suggests…
Roman Mori recently tackled one of the sport’s most controversial debates: the relationship between elite grapplers and weight training. Speaking on the Coach ‘Em Up Podcast, the Army Ranger-turned-jiu-jitsu competitor…
Building strength and size for combat sports requires a strategic approach that balances effectiveness with injury prevention. The key lies in understanding load management — a concept that allows you…
