In a rare interview after more than two decades behind bars, convicted murderer Rafiel Torre—whose real name is Ralph Bartel—has broken his silence to dispute one of the most repeated…
In the early days of mixed martial arts, loyalty and honor often mattered more than financial gain. Joe Moreira recently shared a remarkable story about Kimo Leopoldo, the Huntington Beach…
Joe Rogan recently reflected on his early days training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Carlson Gracie‘s academy, where the warm-up sessions were so demanding that the actual training felt like a reprieve.…
In the early days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s arrival in America, the path to legitimate black belt status wasn’t always as clear-cut as it is today. A recent episode of the…
The year was 1898 and Prince Yoshihito sat watching an exhibition match in Kyoto that would forever change the landscape of Japanese martial arts. On the mat, Mataemon Tanabe, a…
In a refreshing departure from traditional martial arts secrecy, Renzo Gracie has made a bold declaration that challenges long-held assumptions about ownership and knowledge sharing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Speaking candidly…
In the annals of martial arts history few figures are as overlooked yet significant as John O’Brien the first jiu-jitsu instructor to set foot on American soil. As Jeff Shaw…
In a striking parallel to modern discussions about inclusion and cultural exchange in martial arts, new research reveals how discriminatory sentiment fundamentally altered the trajectory of jiu-jitsu and judo development…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is mourning the loss of Richard Bresler, a pioneering figure who helped establish the martial art in America and was recently promoted to the prestigious coral…
Few names carry the weight and legacy of Mark Kerr, the two-time NCAA wrestling champion and ADCC absolute champion known as “The Smashing Machine.” During a recent appearance on the…
