Three-time Olympic medalist Helen Maroulis has made an unexpected return to competitive wrestling and she is bringing a powerful message about the sport’s remarkable growth among young women across America.…
For years, Kyra Gracie remained silent about the troubling experiences she endured as a competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete. Now fifteen years after stepping away from tournaments, the former champion…
One black belt is calling for BJJ Fanatics to remove Andre Galvao‘s instructional content from their platform following serious allegations. A verified BJJ Black belt posted a lengthy appeal on…
Andre Galvao, founder of Team Atos, has released a statement addressing allegations of inappropriate conduct that have led to a significant departure of team members from one of the sport’s…
The Gracies’ latest push into law enforcement training has stirred controversy in the BJJ world, with plenty of people calling out the timing as tone-deaf. The recent Minnesota arrests involving…
The San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has mobilized to support athletes leaving Team Atos, with multiple prominent gyms opening their doors to offer free training in the aftermath of what…
Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners have long debated the safety of the heel hook. New research published in Sports Health provides concrete evidence about the risks associated with this joint lock,…
The legendary garage dojo that helped shape American jiu-jitsu culture has rolled its final round. Combat Base, operating out of Chris Haueter’s Redondo Beach garage for 21 years, held its…
After nearly 21 years of operating Combat Base out of his Redondo Beach garage, legendary jiu-jitsu instructor Chris Haueter is being forced to close the doors on what many practitioners…
During his recent appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ Ashton Kutcher demonstrated his newly earned black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, sharing the journey behind his impressive martial arts…
