Insane excerpts from Rickson Gracie’s book go viral – Part one
Rickson Gracie is a universally respected competitor in BJJ due to the fact he was widely considered most talented by his peers in the Gracie family. Roughly two years ago,…
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Remembering Leandro Lo through his intense training regimen, IBJJF inducts him into Hall of fame
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) recently made an announcement that they will be posthumously inducting Leandro Lo, the 8-time black belt world champion, into their Hall of Fame at…
WATCH: Heel hook ends a skirmish in broad daylight
Mastery of self-defense techniques can often tip the scales in one’s favor. Recently, a video surfaced depicting a confrontation that concluded with a decisive leg lock maneuver, shedding light on…
Gracie family announces death of Robson Gracie, father of Renzo and Ralph Gracie
Carlos Robson Gracie Sr. commonly known as Robson Gracie was born in 1935 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as the second son of Carlos Gracie, the founder of Gracie Jiu…
WATCH: UFC Hall of Famer completely dismisses BJJ, because it’s ‘watered down judo’
Don Frye is a retired American mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor. He competed in various MMA organizations such as UFC, Pride, and K-1 during the 1990s and early…
How Andy Anderson overcame cerebral palsy and went on to train and even teach BJJ
Andy Anderson has a unique challenge in his BJJ journey – he’s dealt with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects movement and posture. It is caused…
WATCH: Girl breaks man’s arm in BJJ match because he let his ego get to him
BJJ martial art allows men and women to roll together in training sessions and sometimes even in competitions. This may raise questions about safety and gender equality, as there is…
WATCH: Old School Video of Rickson Gracie pwning Chuck Norris in sparring
Chuck Norris is a legendary martial artist, actor, and philanthropist. He played a crucial role in introducing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and the Gracie family to the United States. The Birth…
Trans MMA veteran used BJJ experience to deny biological advantage claims
Fallon Fox is a transgender MMA veteran. She has been at the center of a heated debate in the sports world for several years. Recently a claim about her hurting…
Fastest BJJ Black Belt Promotions of All Time: Stories of Determination and Hard Work
Have you ever wondered who are the fastest BJJ black belt promotions ever? The average competitor takes between 7 to 10 years to reach the highest rank in BJJ. But…