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Erin Herle Talks Depression, Spider Traps, And BJJ For Self-Defense
Last night, BJJ brown belt Erin Herle and I got up close — literally — and personal about some intense topics. Erin t...
Master Carlos Machado Talks Keanu Reeves, Chuck Norris, And Rickson’s Red Belt
Carlos Machado is the eldest of the Machado brothers, a family whose fame in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is rivaled only by t...
Are You Overdoing It?
This is Part 4 of our interview series with trainer and grappler, Dharma Shay. “When I have more time, I’m going to ...
Andre Galvao: “My Biggest Accomplishment Is Choosing BJJ As My Art”
“Guest post by Evolve Vacation. The Evolve Vacation Program offers travelers the rare opportunity of a lifetime to co...
18-Year-Old EBI Champion Erin Blanchfield Doesn’t Underestimate Herself And Neither Should You
It would be easy to say that just a few days ago, Erin Blanchfield was just your average eighteen-year-old woman. Eas...
Eddie Bravo On Gi BJJ: ‘Even Jiu-Jitsu Players Don’t Want To Watch It’
Eddie Bravo thinks BJJ competition could one day be as big the UFC, but he doesn’t think the gi will help. I spoke wi...
5 Steps For BJJ Guys Over 30 – Part 3
This is Part 3 of our interview series with Dharma Shay. If you missed Part 1 and 2, you can read them here and here....
UFC’s Rising Star Jason Knight: ‘Get Ready Ricardo Lame-A** And The Rest Of The Featherweight Division! I’m Coming!
If you’re a UFC fan, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name Jason Knight. Knight was born and raised in Mississ...
Talita Alencar On The EBI Women’s Bracket: ‘They Need To Get Prepared For Me, That’s All’
Talita Alencar is becoming a household name in the growing world of women’s competitive jiu-jitsu. At only 26 years o...
Mobility And Preventative Maintenace For Over 35 BJJ – Part 2
Last week, we met Dharma Shay, a conditioning and rehab expert who operates a conditioning gym in Hawaii. This is Par...
F2W Pro 41 Headliner AJ Agazarm Isn’t Afraid To Take Risks — Or Losses — To Become The Best
When AJ Agazarm takes the stage at a Fight to Win Pro event, you know you’re about to be entertained. This 2014 no-gi...
Conditioning And Preventative Maintenance For BJJ – Part 1
I had a malingering knee injury that severely limited my rolling for over a year. Nearing the age of 50, I figured th...