A 57-year-old ramen chef in northern Japan has become an unlikely national hero after fighting off a bear attack with a judo throw, then calmly returning to work despite blood…
In the summer of 2018 a smiling Russian man arrived at a picturesque Austrian village to attend a wastewater treatment seminar. He introduced himself to fellow students as Sergey Konovalov…
The disparity in funding between American judo and its international counterparts has reached a breaking point, prompting one prominent voice in the sport to issue an urgent call to action.…
*pictured Comprido with Brock Lesnar, ADCC champ Claudio Calasans recently medaled at Master World Championships in Judo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rodrigo Comprido recently highlighted a key difference between judo and…
Martial arts influencer Chadi has made a compelling case for traditional karate as the ideal complementary discipline to judo, challenging the conventional wisdom that grappling arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or…
Royce Gracie is the infamous winner of the very first UFC tournament and has permanently etched his name in the martial arts history books. Yet despite his legendary status, Gracie…
Claudio Calasans has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first athlete ever to capture world championship titles in IBJJF, ADCC, and Judo competitions. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…
The path to Olympic glory rarely begins with triumph. For Kayla Harrison, the two-time Olympic judo champion and current UFC champion, her journey started with repeated defeat—a humbling beginning that…
Legendary judoka and former UFC welterweight contender Karo Parisyan has announced plans to reopen his gym and return to teaching, with a specific focus on instructing children in judo techniques…
A judoka has sparked discussion across the grappling community by breaking down the practical reasons behind Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu‘s commercial success in America compared to its cousin art, Judo. The analysis…
