In a recent Instagram post, Gordon Ryan questioned whether training in the gi actually benefits your no gi game or not. This was his post, “I have a serious question […]
Month: December 2020
Robert Whittaker promoted to Black Belt by Alex Prates
This week saw New Zealander Robert Whittaker promoted to black belt under his teacher Alex Prates. Training out of Gracie Smeaton Grange, Whittaker claimed to have been training in the […]
Holly Holm & Claressa Shields Seen Training BJJ As White Belts
The humble duo of Holly Holm & Claressa Shields have been sighted training BJJ with Roberto Alencar in Gracie Barra New Mexico. Holm has a record of 14-5 in MMA […]
Jeff Whittingham Interview – Bringing BJJ To Underprivileged Communities
For those wondering, Jeff Whttingham is a life-long athlete who like many reading this article has a massive passion for BJJ. However, his story differs due to his vision, which […]
Popular Youtube personality Julien Solomita talks about why he trains BJJ
You may know Julien Solomita for his popular vlogging series on Youtube where he talks about almost anything. He is also the boyfriend of Jenna Marbles and has also featured […]
Rafael ‘Barata’ Freitas Attorney speaks on alleged sexual assault – “Let us be clear, these charges are false”
This week we reported on the alleged sexual assault by Rafael Barata Freitas. If you want to know more about the alleged crimes, then you can read more on the […]
BJJ teacher calls out Firas Zahabi for not rolling with women – “People like you are the reason why there’s not more women doing BJJ”
This week saw Balance MMA teacher Riccardo Carminati call out Firas Zahabi for his views on not rolling with women. In a short video, he said “People like you are […]
How to use the Dagestani Handcuff in BJJ – Used by Khabib Nurmagomedov
What is the Dagestani Handcuff? The term Dagestani Handcuff was first coined by UFC commentator Michael Bisping who used it to describe a specific grip that champion Khabib Nurmagomedov would […]
Spencer Matthews Promoted To Blue Belt Under Paxton Gibbons (Roger Gracie Black Belt)
Made in Chelsea realtiy TV star Spencer Matthews has been promoted by blue belt by Paxton Gibbons at a ceremony attended by Roger Gracie. Matthews appears to have been training […]
Cop uses BJJ to stop store robbery – Armbars criminal
In a recent viral video shot in USA, a cop was filmed using slick BJJ against a thief in a supermarket. The clip begins with the aggressor using a pole […]