Gene Lebell, often referred to as “the Godfather of Grappling,” was renowned not only for his extraordinary martial arts skills but also for his unique approach to teaching and discipline.…
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey recently reconnected with her longtime judo coach Justin Flores for an intense training session that showcased their remarkable 27-year relationship. The session, documented in a…
Keiko Fukuda’s journey through the world of judo broke barriers and transformed women’s place in martial arts. Standing barely 4’10” tall, Fukuda’s presence in judo history towers above most, culminating…
A trained individual demonstrated the effectiveness of the Japanese Judp throwing technique known as Seoi Nage against an opponent wielding a weapon. The incident, captured on video and now circulating…
Few names evoke the same level of reverence and respect as Judo Gene LeBell. A recent episode of the Lytes Out podcast featured two of LeBell’s black belts, John Donehue…
In a revealing conversation on the Simple Man podcast featuring Damien Anderson, Nicky Rod, and other B Team members, UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili shared his perspective on the…
Renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach John Danaher has sparked conversation in the grappling community by pointing out what he sees as fundamental issues with how takedown techniques, particularly those borrowed…
World’s Strongest Man champion Martins Licis recently showcased his impressive power in an unusual grappling match where he took on two junior judoka simultaneously at Keiji Academy, demonstrating that raw…
During a heated contest between NHL teams, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield executed what many are calling a dangerous judo-style takedown on Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael. The incident, which…
In a delightful cultural exchange that has taken social media by storm, World’s Strongest Man champion Martins Licis recently visited Keiji Judo Academy in Japan, where he trained with members…
