Introduction I never imagined that I would ever get to experience training in any martial arts discipline, letalone join a competition. When I started training in the Martial Arts of […]
Year: 2022
Two legends collide – Gordon Ryan trains with Roger Gracie
Over the years, Gordon Ryan has been quite critical of his contemporaries. However, one name has stood out beyond them all in terms of his admiration. That name is Roger […]
Dan Manasoiu bets $70,000 to beat Muslim Patsarigov in grappling match
Fresh off his recent ADCC qualification, John Danaher student Dan Manasoiu recently challenged Muslim Patsarigov to a grappling match. This would potentially take place at Grapplefest on the 23rd of […]
The funniest BJJ memes to brighten up your day
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – a big part of the culture off the mats is the memes! That’s right, unlike certain other martial arts, BJJ followers love […]
How to line up in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Before and after a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, the chances are that you will be put in a line. At some gyms, this may be random – whereas in others […]
Basic hygiene rules when training BJJ
When training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it’s important to note that hygiene is a big issue. Assuming you’ve trained BJJ, you’ll be aware that it can be a pretty unhygienic hobby. […]
John Danaher discusses the difference between BJJ takedowns and wrestling moves
This week saw John Danaher and BJJFanatics release a 30 minute video explaining the difference between takedowns used in sport Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling. Here, Danaher explained how the […]
Examining the Cryangle choke in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
So, you’ve heard about the classic triangle choke, but have you heard about the cryangle choke? This is the name of a triangle variation, that is finished with the opponent’s […]
Danielle Kelly chokes out Mariia Molchanova in ONE BJJ bout
This weekend saw the USA’s Danielle Kelly go against Russia’s Mariia Molchanova in a grappling bout. The match took place in Singapore and was Kelly’s second victory whilst competing under […]
Gordon Ryan hangs out & rolls with Jason Momoa in Hawaii
After defeating everyone at the 2022 ADCC event earlier this year, Gordon Ryan took a few weeks off on vacation and ended up in Hawaii, which is the birthplace and […]