A criminal was filmed using a rear-naked choke (RNC) technique—commonly taught in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—to subdue and rob an unsuspecting target. The footage, which has sparked outrage among the martial arts…
Apolice officer in Santa Catarina, Brazil demonstrated how martial arts training can make a critical difference in law enforcement encounters. The video shows the officer using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to…
A 6th-degree Hapkido black belt was comprehensively outgrappled by a much younger Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt during what was described as a “fun match” at a local tournament. The match,…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community finds itself embroiled in one of its most contentious debates: Does sport-focused training or traditional self-defense oriented instruction better prepare practitioners for real-world confrontations? While this…
Relson Gracie has declared his intention to pursue legal action against individuals who he believes are inappropriately using his father Helio Gracie‘s name, particularly in relation to self defense instruction.…
In a tense scene captured on video, multiple transit enforcement officers were seen using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to detain several individuals during what witnesses described as a chaotic arrest related…
Legion BJJ black belt coach Mike Gardner, known online as “Hip Kimura Guy,” has unveiled a unique self-defense tool that’s generating controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. Gardner, who also…
A chaotic scene unfolded during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in Wichita Falls, Texas, when a competitive match suddenly escalated into physical confrontation. The incident, which took place at Amped Mixed…
Judo practitioner and influencer Chadi has sparked discussion with his recent analysis of judo’s approach to self-defense, describing it as potentially lethal when applied in real-world situations. In his detailed…
What began as a routine walk home from school turned into a harrowing encounter for a 13-year-old Carmel-by-the-Sea resident, who successfully defended herself against an adult male assailant using…
