In a recent interview after beating Matheus Diniz at WNO, Gordon Ryan called out other top competitors for avoiding him and said he’d been trying to get a match for […]
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The importance of BJJ Grip Fighting – fundamentals & tips
Grip fighting is possibly one of the most important and overlooked areas in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whilst it is prioritized and drilled to perfection in Judo, sadly it doesn’t have […]
Ronaldo Junior gets double gold at the Austin Open (gi)
This weekend saw ATOS HQ star Ronaldo Junior get double gold in the Austin Open competition. Here he competed in his own weight bracket as well as winning the Absolutes. […]
Do leg locks work in MMA & Why are they uncommon in UFC?
Let’s face it, if you go and spectate at a BJJ competition you will see plenty of leg locks. This is regardless of the ruleset or skill level. Even in […]
Is This The Worst Jiu Jitsu Movie Ever?
Nicholas Cage and Hollywood are already a bit of a bad mix. The zany actor is well known for his strange facial expressions and often painfully overacting in many of […]
BJJ Athletes – Ali Monfaradi Biography Interview
Ali Monfaradi is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete from Janusan, Bahrain and began training BJJ at the age of 12 years old. For Monfaradi it was his family’s background that […]
What is modern Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Everything you need to know about new techniques in BJJ
Sometimes people will talk about ‘modern’ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether this is a good or a bad thing, the point stands that some people are very opinionated on what modern […]
How much do ADCC and Worlds pay in prize money & what pays more?
We have scoured the web to find out how much the top competitions in the world pay for winning gold. In this list, we’ve included ADCC, IBJJF Worlds and briefly […]
BJJ Nail Length – Can You Do Jiu Jitsu With Long Nails?
One of the unwritten rules of training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to cut your nails. This doesn’t just include fingernails, it also includes toenails. Amongst other personal hygiene issues, the […]
Luiz Tannuri shows a rolling Omoplata vs seated guard
Luiz Tannuri shows a slick, rolling Omoplata submission against a seated opponent. With the opponent hugging his leg, he grips their sleeve, steps out of their legs and does a […]