Felipe Pena calls out Gordon Ryan after he said he will compete in the Gi
Gordon Ryan has backed out of the WNO event after a bout of stomach flue. He was reportedly reluctant to reschedule due to a trip he had on the books.…
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FIVE Nogi World Champions suspended by USADA including Roberto Cyborg and Vagner Rocha
It is no secret that PEDÂ use is rampant in many sports, including combat sports like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). However, it is essential to recognize that not all athletes engage…
Felipe Pena insists Gi BJJ is more technical, urges IBJJF to pay finalists of major competitions
There’s been a lot of talk about the growth BJJ is experiencing. In minds of many BJJ stars, the popularity boom is facilitated by ADCC and the way they promote…
Gordon Ryan claims PED use is legal and worse than greasing, but is that even true?
There is an ongoing debate in BJJ regarding the impact of PED use and greasing on match outcomes. What is greasing? In BJJ, greasing refers to the illegal practice of…
Is BJJ a Hard Workout?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is renowned for being one of the most physically intensive workouts in existence. But just how hard is it? The Physical Demands of BJJ The physical demands…
ADCC promoter declares war on IBJJF after they tried to undermine event
There’s been a lot of talk about ADCC overtaking IBJJF competitions in terms of prestige. Just in the last couple of weeks, Gordon Ryan and B Team separately discussed how…
Mica Galvao wants to keep competing in the Gi despite Nogi BJJ rising in popularity
Mica Galvao is one of the youngest men to get promoted to the rank of BJJ black belt. With the emergence of Gordon Ryan, Brazil’s dominance is starting to waiver.…
ADCC prospect gets DQed from IBJJF Europeans over novice ankle lock mistake
ADCC 2022 had plenty of surprises. One of the biggest was the elimination of longtime favorite, Garry Tonon, in the first round. Tonon was eliminated by a rising Irish grappler…