*pictured are Jeff Glover, Roberto Aguilar Promoted to BJJ Black Belt at 76 Years Old by Romulo Barral and Betty Broadhurst (Earned Black Belt at 65 Years Old) In a…
In a recent episode of the Combat Base podcast, BJJ pioneer Chris Haueter shared his critical views on the coral belt rank, suggesting it was unnecessarily added to the belt…
Chris Haueter is one of the original “Dirty Dozen” non-Brazilian BJJ black belts. He has long been known for his revolutionary perspectives on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His thoughts on the belt…
In-depth insights from UFC founder Art Davie, shared during a revealing interview on the LytesOut podcast, shed light on the critical influence of the Gracie family in the promotion’s early…
The history of the UFC is rich with untold stories, especially when it comes to its early days. One of the most intriguing possibilities never realized was a potential matchup…
Roland Sarria’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey began in the summer of 1994 at Rickson Gracie’s West LA academy, marking the start of what would become a significant career in martial arts.…
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Gordon Ryan has taken to Instagram once again to critique a recurring issue in the sport: frequent team changes. Labeling those who hop between teams as “leeches”…
The martial arts world witnessed a remarkable moment of reconciliation as Rickson Gracie, the legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master, promoted Nobuhiko Takada to brown belt. This promotion marks the culmination of…
In a recent episode of the BJJ Fanatics Podcast, renowned BJJ black belt Henry Akins challenged common perceptions about half guard, particularly its promotion as an ideal position for less…
Relson Gracie has never shied away from voicing his thoughts on how the art has evolved—both in practice and in its representation. One of the most recent areas of frustration…
