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Iranian Wrestling Champion Navid Afkari sentenced to death for opposing the Iranian regime
At 27 years old, Navid Afkari is one of Irans brightest wrestlers with a number of Championship wins in his country. The Greco-Roman wrestler was sentenced to death by the […]
Can Brazilian Jiu Jitsu cause brain damage? Everything you need to know
Whilst it’s known that strikes to the head can cause brain damage, the question still remains whether choking can cause brain damage. This is often a hotly debated topic surrounding […]
BJJ Athletes – Maybelline Masuda Biography Interview
Maybelline Masuda is from the province of Laguna but was raised in Metro Manila, Philippines. Earning her black belt at age 29 in 2018, she trains under Deftac, which belongs […]
Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has risen in popularity – How BJJ conquered the mainstream
With the growth of the UFC, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has seen its popularity sky rocket. As a sport, MMA is the fastest growing activity in the world, it’s no surprise […]
Can BJJ Kill? Why it’s vitally important in an unhealthy society
This is quite a taboo subject for those who have not trained BJJ. Often the media will portray choke holds and anything which puts somebody to “sleep” as very dangerous, […]
Will BJJ Ever Become An Olympic Sport? Reasons behind its absense
Boxing, Judo, Taekwondo & Wrestling are all Olympic sports, yet BJJ is not. There are a few simple reasons and a few complicated reasons why this is. Firstly BJJ has […]
BJJ Knee pads – Reviewing the best Knee pads for grapplers
If you’ve been grappling for a while then the chances are you will have used knee pads, or at least know of people who use them. This is because grappling […]
Is BJJ Still Effective In MMA & UFC? When & How To Use BJJ In Fights
MMA is still a relatively young sport, even if you compare it with only other fighting disciplines it has not been around for long. Almost everyone will have heard of […]
Why is BJJ fun to learn? Reasons why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu never gets old
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is arguably the most fun martial art to learn. Unlike other martial arts that focus heavily on the physical aspects of training, BJJ is also considered a […]