In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, chokes are an integral part of the art, and occasionally, practitioners lose consciousness due to a well-applied strangle. When this happens, a common misconception from the general…
In a touching ceremony that marks both a milestone achievement and poignant moment for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, Richard Bresler, widely recognized as the first American student of BJJ, has…
In a recent video statement, renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Tom DeBlass clarified his stance on the controversial belt promotion tradition known as “the gauntlet,” emphasizing that while he personally…
World-renowned grappling athlete Dan Manasoiu has sparked controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community by challenging long-held beliefs about traditional warm-up routines. In a recent video statement, Manasoiu, who trains…
In a strongly worded social media post, renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and instructor Tom DeBlass took aim at the controversial practice of “gauntlets” during belt promotions, calling it “the…
In a profound reflection on the transformative power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, legendary practitioner Leo Vieira draws striking parallels between this martial art and organized religion, revealing how the practice transcends…
The path through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s belt system represents a journey of technical mastery and personal growth. While many assume the black belt is the most challenging rank to achieve, legendary…
A recent video circulating in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu reddit circles has sparked debate within the community after showing a blue belt awarding a stripe promotion to a white belt student. The…
In a candid discussion that’s making waves in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, renowned coach Firas Zahabi shared his philosophical approach to belt promotions, emphasizing the importance of authentic skill over…
In a revealing podcast on ConnectCast, legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Francisco Mansor shared his strict perspective on martial arts instruction, particularly emphasizing that he does not accept Jiu-Jitsu teachers who…
