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Stop Pretending That Strength Doesn’t Matter

When a 175lb Brazilian dominated the field at UFC 1 we learned that Brazilian jiu jitsu is king and that muscles and ...

What I learned about BJJ working as a ref, by Augusto ‘Tanquinho’ Mendes

1) At the start of my career as a professional fighter, I quickly learned that when refereeing in big IBJJF events, I...

OPINION: If You’re Not Teaching Leg Locks Early, You’re Holding Your Students Back

As jiu-jitsu has evolved over the years, the no-gi sub-only scene has grown dramatically… and so has the necessity to...

Opinion: Let’s give CJJ a Rest, it’s Time to Bring Back the Eddie Bravo Invitational

I love MMA. The thrill of watching a big fight is unrivaled and circus surrounding the build up to fight night is int...

For The Love Of Jiu-Jitsu, Let Your Students Cross-Train

It blows my mind that there are still jiu-jitsu academies out there that either don’t let their students cross-train ...

ONE FC Starts Beef With Fighter After Saying It Won’t Beef With Fighters

One FC, the Asian fight promotion now home to American grappling superstars like Garry Tonon and Demetrious Johnson, ...

Rise and fall of the gentle grappler

BJJ is full of misnomers, but by far the most common is ‘the gentle art’.  Sleek technique videos, combined with high...

Here’s What It’s Like To Train At 2 Of The Top BJJ Schools In NYC

I recently made a trip to New York City to visit my best friend, and along the way, I made a point to train at two of...

Gym Visit: Gracie Barra Climent Club

Hello, I hope the art of human chess has been kind to you of late. Today, I wanted to share an experience I had a few...

Coach & Student At Center Of Controversial Lockdown Video Give Their Side Of The Story

Last week, a video clip that showed Professor Fernando Di Pierro appearing to hurt a student while demonstrating a lo...

How to Become a Better Grappler Quickly (the eternal question)

It often seems that some people just seem to improve faster than others and have more competition success. An often-t...

Is Dillon Danis a Good Representative for Jiu-Jitsu in MMA?

I’ll preface this by making it clear that I’m not in any way disparaging Danis’ actual skills or competitive career. ...
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