ADCC changed takedown rule thanks to Nick Rodriguez’ exploit
Nick Rodriguez is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitor and grappler from the United States. He gained notoriety in the BJJ community after medaling at ADCC as a blue belt and…
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Narcos star Wagner Moura is a BJJ Purple belt
Brazilian actor and Narcos star Wagner Moura has made waves in the entertainment industry with his exceptional acting skills. However, he is not just a talented actor, but also an…
Jose Aldo’s BJJ used to be so good he beat 3xADCC champion
José Aldo is the former WEC and UFC featherweight champion. He will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s ‘Modern Wing’ as a member of the Class of 2023…
How Long Does It Take to Get Promoted to Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu?
If you’re new to jiu-jitsu, you might be wondering how long it takes to get promoted to a blue belt. The truth is that there is no set timeline for…
UFC’s Loma Lookboonmee earns BJJ purple belt
Loma Lookboonmee is a Muay Thai specialist out of Thailand. She has recently gained recognition for improving ground game. At the age of 27, she was awarded her purple belt…
WATCH: Actor Mickey Rourke displays skills that earned him his blue belt in BJJ
Mickey Rourke is a well-known actor, famous for a number of movies including ‘The Wrestler.’ However, not many people know that he is also a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…
How Does The IBJJF Belt Ranking System For BJJ Work?
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) belt ranking system is considered as the standard for most BJJ academies worldwide. It is a method of measuring an individual’s progress in the…
WATCH: The ‘spiking’ video that left a White belt paralyzed and awarded $46M in damages
Yesterday we reported on Rener Gracie’s statement about his testimony in a court case that awarded $4.6M to a white belt student who was paralyzed during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)…
Why Lex Fridman believes BJJ Brown Belt is the hardest rank to get promoted to
Lex Fridman is an AI researcher and host of the Lex Fridman Podcast, is known for his proficiency in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He is a black belt in BJJ and…