Ffion Davies: Judo Is Way Harder Than Jiu-jitsu, That’s Why I Do Jiu-jitsu
Ffion Davies is a black belt in both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and in a recent podcast with James Smith, she talked about the sport she competed in before making…
Category: Judo
Musician Zoltan Bathory Opens Up On Supporting USA Judo Olympians
Guitarist and co-owner of Professional Grappling Federation Zoltan Bathory recently opened up about his commitment to supporting American Olympic athletes through a charitable initiative tied to his band’s 2026 tour.…
WATCH: Algerian Judo Federation Suspends Two Female Athletes After On-Mat Scrap During Match
The Algerian Judo Federation has taken swift disciplinary action following an altercation that marred the final day of the Senior National Championship in Oran. Two female athletes competing in the…
Musician Zoltan Bathory Sponsors USA Judo Olympic Team
When Zoltan Bathory tied his first judo belt 40 years ago as a nine year old in Hungary he could not have imagined the path ahead. The famous guitarist has…
UFC Veteran: Makhachev’s Success Comes From Judo, Not Sambo or Wrestling
UFC veteran and former WEC title challenger Manny Gamburyan has offered a technical perspective on the grappling approach of Islam Makhachev, particularly in relation to his bout with Arman Tsarukyan.…
Judoka Beka Gviniashvili wins MMA debut
Georgian judo champion Beka Gviniashvili has successfully transitioned to mixed martial arts with a dominant first-round victory that lasted just 38 seconds. Competing in the super welterweight division at 175…
Ukraine outraged IJF let Russian athletes compete under the national flag
The International Judo Federation has triggered a fierce diplomatic backlash after announcing Russian athletes will return to competition under their national flag, anthem, and colors, becoming the first Olympic sports…
International Judo Federation allows Russians to compete under national flag
In a move that marks a significant shift in international sports policy, the International Judo Federation has announced that Russian athletes will once again be permitted to compete under their…
Female soccer player gets evicted from game after judo throwing member of opposing team in scuffle
A women’s football match descended into chaos when a player was dismissed for executing what witnesses described as a judo-style maneuver on an opponent during a League Cup encounter. The…
Danaher: The Overwhelming Majority Of Jiu-jitsu Players Are Simply Incompetent In The Standing Position
In a revealing conversation with Roger Gracie, renowned jiu-jitsu coach John Danaher didn’t mince words about one of Brazilian jiu-jitsu’s most glaring weaknesses: standing position and takedowns. According to Danaher,…