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While the Brazilian Federal Senate recently honored a century of jiu-jitsu in Brazil with a landmark ceremony attended by Rorion Gracie and other martial arts luminaries, Robert Drysdale has openly questioned the Gracie family’s claim that...
Then in the women’s divisions, teenage star Joslyn Molina submitted all 4 of her opponents to win gold at under 70kg and in the absolute. Both her and Cruz had some tough opposition in their absolute...

BJJ purple belt gets DQ-ed for vomiting at IBJJF Europeans

In what may be one of the most unfortunate disqualifications in competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history, Atos purple belt Jared Wade saw his European Championship...

Jozef Chen outlines Three moves that are banned at his new Dojo

The first banned technique at Chen‘s facility is the flying scissor takedown, known in judo as Kani Basami. This movement involves jumping with full...

Joao Miyao explains why he prefers Gi to Nogi BJJ

Accomplished black belt Joao Miyao has made his preference clear in the ongoing debate between gi and nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The veteran competitor recently...

Helena Crevar submits opponent with Estima lock following weigh in controversy

Teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom Helena Crevar announced her arrival on the global stage at ONE Fight Night 39 in Bangkok, securing a submission victory...

Chris Haueter’s Redondo Beach Dojo Officially Closes After 21 Years: We Cannot Even Afford To Keep This Space

The legendary garage dojo that helped shape American jiu-jitsu culture has rolled its final round. Combat Base, operating out of Chris Haueter’s Redondo Beach...

Helena Crevar’s ONE FC Debut moved to Open Weight After She weighed in at 161lbs for a Bantamweight matchup

Helena Crevar’s highly anticipated ONE Championship grappling debut has been overshadowed by a weigh in controversy after she weighed in at 161.6lbs, 24lbs heavier...

Is Gisele Bundchen the female Moneyberg?

The Brazilian jiu-jitsu community has always been protective of its ranking system. A black belt is supposed to represent years of consistent training, deep...

BJJ’s Joao Miyao Revealed He Made over $2000 in a Day

Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Joao Miyao recently shared a glimpse into his coaching income in a recent video.The decorated athlete documented a single working...

Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha Is Training BJJ

Manchester United’s Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha has started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The 25-year-old forward recently shared images on social media showing himself on...

The Best BJJ Documentaries to Binge

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu occupies a unique space in the sports world. While it has grown significantly since the early UFC days, it remains a niche...

Arman Tsarukyan Quit Wrestling as a Kid, Playing Ice Hockey Full-Time Until Age 17

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan recently revealed a surprising chapter of his journey that few fans knew about. During an appearance on the Mighty...

MMA Legend Caol Uno Just Got His BJJ Black Belt at 50

A legendary figure in Japanese mixed martial arts has just gotten the BJJ black belt. Caol Uno, the former Lightweight Champion and UFC tournament...

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