At Combat Submission Wrestling Headquarters in what witnesses described as a landmark moment for the grappling world, two of the art’s most enduring figures received long overdue recognition on…
The Brazilian jiu jitsu community is mourning the passing of Marcio Stambowsky, a pioneering figure who earned the prestigious rank of 8th degree red and white belt over a lifetime…
In a ceremony filled with emotion and tradition at Gracie Barra Headquarters in Florianópolis, Brazil. Professor Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães received his coral belt from Master Carlos Gracie Jr., marking the…
When Roger Gracie opened his first academy in London at 21, he wasn’t the untouchable world champion the public sees today. He was a kid in a new country, juggling…
Few voices from Australia have been as authentic and critical of the commercialization of the martial art as John Donehue. As one of the earliest BJJ black belts in Australia…
Few voices carry as much weight as Chris Haueter‘s. As one of the coveted “Dirty Dozen” – the first 12 non-Brazilian recipients of a BJJ black belt – Haueter has…
Chris Haueter, a sixth-degree black belt and one of the prestigious “Dirty Dozen” – the first 12 American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts – has been a pivotal figure in the…
In a significant moment for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, legendary martial artist Rickson Gracie has promoted Jean Jacques Machado to the highly respected 8th degree red and black Coral belt,…
In a revealing conversation on the Combat Base podcast, BJJ pioneer and content creator Budo Jake McKee shared his early experiences challenging the traditional loyalty expectations in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering…
The world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no stranger to controversial traditions, but ADCC veteran Dan Manasoiu is making it clear that one outdated belief needs to be put to rest:…
