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Knee Reaping: What’s The Big Deal?
The IBJJF is undoubtedly the biggest BJJ organisation on the planet and despite many promotions putting on “World Cha...
Cortney Casey injured; Virna Jandiroba to face Livinha Renata at UFC Washington
There’s a change of opponent for Brazil’s Virna Jandiroba at UFC Washington, which is set to take place on December 7...
Gordon Ryan’s Hand Was Fractured Before ADCC
In case you missed it, Gordon Ryan was, um, a bit of a medical mess when he competed at ADCC. In addition to coming o...
The Paul Harris Effect: When Competitors Don’t Release On The Tap
In competition, adrenaline is flowing, submissions and positions are being exchanged at full speed, and if you’re not...
GRAPHIC: Ronda Rousey Almost Lost Her Finger While Filming A TV Show
Ronda Rousey was nearly left with just nine fingers after a “freak accident” that happened while she was filming Fox’...
Structure & Design of Grappling Specific Warm Ups
The process of ‘warming up’ before sports has pretty much been accepted (excluding those who turn up late to skip it)...
BJJ Kids beware, early sport specialization is linked to injuries
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is fast becoming a popular sports among kids around the world, but a recent study cautions agains...
John Danaher and the “safety first” dilemma
John Danaher speaks out about professionalism in a crisis in a recent Instagram post. In it, he explains that “there ...
Rugby Match Gets Even More Full Contact With Heel Hooks
There are some people who probably shouldn’t cross train. Case in point: This guy. Rugby is already one of the more s...
From A Year’s Worth Of Injuries To Qualifying For EBI — Kyle Boehm Is Back In The Game
Preventing injury while training is essentials if your goal is to compete at the highest levels of this sport. Kyle B...
The Best Ways To Prevent Injury In Jiu-Jitsu, According To An Athletic Trainer
“Jiu-jitsu is a marathon, not a sprint” is the mantra of many older upper belts at gyms everywhere. There is a lot of...
Rickson Gracie Black Belt Henry Akins “Grateful To Be Alive” After Motorcycle Accident
Henry Akins is recovering in the hospital after a motorcycle accident that may have been fatal if he hadn’t been wear...