This week saw US boxer Ryan Garcia training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Rener Gracie. Although Garcia is a highly accomplished boxer, like every other BJJ beginner he was seen wearing […]
Category: IBJJF News
IBJJF changes its belt requirement policy
This week, the IBJJF changed its belt requirement policy regarding lower belts that have won a Worlds event. For instance, under previous IBJJF rules, this meant that no matter your […]
New Zealand Ex-Rugby Captain Tana Umaga trains BJJ & earns silver at Masters Worlds
If you’ve ever played rugby then you’ll know that it has a few things in common with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Specifically, a rugby tackle isn’t too dissimilar to a double-leg […]
Ryan Hall promotes Than Le to BJJ black belt
ONE FC featherweight champion Than Le was today promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by his teacher Ryan Hall. This took place in Hall’s 50/50 BJJ where Le […]
Gordon Ryan BLASTS the IBJJF for disqualifying Nicholas Meregali
Never one to hide his opinions, Gordon Ryan recently turned his criticism towards the IBJJF for the way they handled Nicholas Meregali. In short, Meregali was disqualified from their Worlds […]
Felipe Pena RETIRES from BJJ competition & mentions MMA career
This weekend was undoubtedly a big one as far as elite level gi BJJ was concerned. Previously, the weekend saw Gabi Garcia retire from competing in the gi. Yesterday saw […]
Nicholas Meregali gets DISQUALIFIED from IBJJF Worlds due to flipping off crowd
Yesterday saw a bizarre turn of events that saw Nicholas Meregali disqualified from IBJJF Worlds. Before this disqualification, the Brazilian was on track to win both gold at his weight […]
Gabi Garcia RETIRES from BJJ competition
Yesterday at the IBJJF Worlds competition in the gi, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Gabi Garcia retired after throwing her black belt on the mat. This came moments after losing to […]
Yvone Duarte promoted to BJJ coral belt – The first ever female to do so
This week saw Yvone Duarte promoted to coral belt after serving as a black belt for 30 years. It goes without saying that this is a huge achievement and that […]
Robert Degle gets promoted to BJJ Black Belt
Over the past couple of years, Robert Degle has established himself as one of the brightest minds when it comes to teaching new concepts about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well […]