Ask DeBlass: An Open Letter to the New Blue Belt
As any BJJ practitioner knows, the journey to black belt is long and arduous. Many of the friends and training partners you gain along...
Soul Rolling with 10th Planet BJJ’s Michael Hillebrand
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.--Zen Saying
Breathe. Don't use strength. Relax. Breathe more. Such is the life of...
A Letter To All The Rousey Haters
A video was recently released from the Ellen D show with Rhonda Rousey. This video shows a completely new side of her to most...
The Old School Gracie Challenge Videos Are Still a Must See!
The Gracie Challenge dates back to the 1920s when Carlos and Helio Gracie challenged other martial artists from Judo, Karate, and Boxing to matches...
Edwin Najmi
Full Name: Edwin Najmi
Birthday: January 22, 1992
Affiliation: Gracie Barra / Romulo Barral Team
Edwin Najmi is an American-born rising star in the sport of...
Top 5 Instructors To Learn From In BJJ
In Jiu-Jitsu we learn so much about both the art and our self through training. We all have our own instructors who are all...
Mackenzie Dern
Full Name: Mackenzie Dern
Birthday: March 24, 1993
Affiliation: Team Megaton Jiu-Jitsu
When you think of young women today, you may have an impression of what one...
Ryan Gracie
Full Name: Ryan Gracie
Birthday: August 14, 1974
Affiliation: Ryan Gracie Team
Ryan Gracie was a renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter and trainer. He was a member of the...
Andre Galvao
Full Name: Andre Luiz Leite Galvao
Birthday: September 29, 1982
Affiliation: Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Andre Galvao is a respected practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He...
From Yemaso to Legacy with Marcos Torregrosa
To say Marcos "Yemaso" Torregrosa is a busy man is an extreme understatement. Father, business owner, top-ranked BJJ competitor and self professed "micromanager", Torregrosa has...