ADCC vet Nick Rodriguez voluntarily submits to PED testing under expert supervision
There’s a wide spread belief that a large percentage of athletes in BJJ are on PEDs. This isn’t much of a revelation if you’re active on social media and exposed…
NFL’s Tua Tagovailoa taking up Judo to minimize brain trauma
Head injuries and brain damage aren’t just a problem in combat sports. They’re a major issue in the NFL as well. Playing in the league means risking repetitive head trauma…
Royce Gracie speculates he was chosen for UFC 1 because of his looks and lack of fight experience
UFC will be celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the promotion changed the iconic logo on the glove and replaced it with the new one. In…
Craig Jones talks embarrassing challenger who thought no woman could ever submit him – and ended up losing in 12 seconds
Craig Jones is a perpetual silver medalist across many different competitions and divisions but he’s probably the funniest guy on the BJJ scene. Jones has been using his humor to…
Joe Rogan recommends beginners start training BJJ just 2 times a week
Joe Rogan is the best and biggest advocate for BJJ. Over the course of the last two decades, Rogan has been promoting jiu-jitsu to the millions of his listeners and…
‘Should I Do Taekwondo or BJJ?’: A Guide to Choosing the Right Martial Art
Are you considering taking up a martial art? With so many different disciplines to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Taekwondo and…
ADCC Silver medalist slams Gi jiu-jitsu, calls it ‘uncomfortable and dirty’
ADCC Silver medalist Nick Rodriguez ruffled many feathers earlier this week when he inadvertently declared war on Gordon Ryan with the many PED accusations he hurled during an appearance on…
Is BJJ Hard for Beginners?
Starting a new martial art can be intimidating, especially when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). BJJ is a grappling-based martial art that requires a great deal of physical and…
REORG: BJJ Charity talks using BJJ to cope with PTSD, helping veterans want to start living again
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that affects many people worldwide. According to Neil Greenberg, a leading expert on psychological trauma, PTSD can cause changes across…
Gordon Ryan goes on a tirade after rival accuses him of PED abuse again
Nick Rodriguez came very close to defeating Gordon Ryan during UFC’s Invitational. Ryan revealed his ankle was broken during afterwards and there was even some talk of Rodriguez ‘greasing’ and…