When Anthony Kiedis explained why he quit training Jiu-Jitsu
Celebrities who train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are a hot topic. Many believe that their training sessions are not up to par with even the most lenient of academies and that…
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WATCH: When a BJJ Student Decided to Promote Himself to Purple Belt AND Gave Himself a Gauntlet
The world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu has strict protocols around earning promotions through dedicated training and instructor approval. However, one practitioner decided to take matters into his own hands in a…
Former UFC champ Demetrious Johnson promoted to BJJ Black Belt
In a momentous occasion for the martial arts community, former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has been promoted to the coveted rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.…
Keenan Cornelius: Nogi BJJ requires less mental effort than Gi
Keenan Cornelius is a renowned grappler and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Cornelius is one of the first Americans to succesfully compete in IBJJF championships. He shared his thoughts on the…
Gracie family PURPOSELY withheld details from non-family, BJJ veteran confirms
In a recent interview, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA veteran Fabiano Iha confirmed long-standing rumors that the Gracie family would selectively teach techniques and even provide misinformation to some students. Iha,…
Catch wrestler and Jiu-Jitsu Black Chris Crossan trashes BJJ belt system as a money grab
In a recent video, catch wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Chris Crossan heavily criticized the belt ranking system in BJJ as being primarily a money-making scheme. Crossan called the…
Garry Tonon Cautions BJJ Students: Don’t Treat Your Dojo Like a Drive-Thru
In a recent podcast interview, Garry Tonon spoke about the importance of cultivating a healthy coach-student dynamic in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He warned against treating the membership fee as purely a…
Mikey Musumeci: “Some people need to be told point blank that their hygiene is unacceptable”
Brazilian jiu-jitsu star Mikey Musumeci recently called out some of his fellow BJJ practitioners for having poor hygiene habits. In a video, Musumeci expressed frustration over the lack of cleanliness…
Vinny Magalhaes questions authenticity of 10th planet system considering unique double standards
Vinny Magalhaes, a well-known figure in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) community, holds not one but two black belts—one in traditional BJJ under Gracie Tijuca and another in Eddie Bravo’s…
Tye Ruotolo wouldn’t say no to ONE FC match against twin brother Kade Ruotolo
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a close out refers to a strategy used in tournaments to secure a win. It happens when two teammates from the same academy or team reach the…