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‘Losing a lot of money’ – Battle Grappling owner explains departure from FloGrappling, bold plans for new streaming platform
Battle Grappling co-founder and CEO Lara Carter spoke to Grappling Insider about why the organization left FloGrappli...
‘Sounds like he’s scared’ – Nick Rodriguez sounds off on beef with Gordon Ryan
Nick Rodriguez spoke to Grappling Insider about his call-out of and beef with former teammate Gordon Ryan. Last week,...
Robert Drysdale: “Professionalization Of BJJ Made The New Culture Around It Less Appealing To Me”
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is rising in popularity by the day… And that means that, through its professionalization, some of...
Lachlan Giles Shares Injury Prevention Advice: “A Rapid Increase In Training Load…”
Ever got injured in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Yeah, chances are you did. And no wonder – it’s a combat sport. And injuries...
‘Still have the fire for that’ – Rafael Lovato Jr. opens up about potential MMA fight and late-career motivations
American BJJ legend Rafael Lovato Jr. told Grappling Insider that he’s open to one more MMA fight. Now just days away...
‘It’s all about integrity for us’ – Kade Ruotolo renews call against steroids in BJJ
ONE submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo spoke about why he and his brother want an end to steroids in BJ...
Felipe Costa Reveals Key Mindset Shift For Jiu-Jitsu Success
How do you approach your training sessions? Do you go pedal to the metal in every roll, trying to get the tap at all ...
‘YOLO, dude’ – How Tubby Alequin stays motivated after 13 years in BJJ
Grappling Insider spoke to no-gi world champion Tubby Alequin about what has kept her motivated over the course of he...
Dean Lister: “I Never Lost Focus On What I Needed To Do”
One of the most notable character traits of champions – both on the mats and in life alike – is the fact that they’re...
‘It’s a weakness in your mentality’ – Ffion Davies opens up about steroids and the culture of BJJ
ADCC and IBJJF world champion Ffion Davies spoke to Grappling Insider about steroids and the changes she’d like to se...
Draculino: “I Could Not Have Imagined That BJJ Would Become As Big As It Is Today”
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is increasing daily! More and more people are stepping on the mats, from the ce...
John Danaher: “The Best Students Must Bring To Me The One Thing I Can Never Give To Them”
John Danaher is widely regarded as one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches in history. It seems that almost anyon...