Beating The “Don’t Wanna”: Reflections On Competing For The First Time...
A couple weeks ago, I signed up for the American Grappling Challenge in Ohio. It would be my first time competing in exactly one...
This “Scorpion Death Lock” Is Just As Terrifying As It Sounds
Some technique names are downright weird, but when Andre Galvao taught his purple belt, Adam Bradley, how to do the "Scorpion Death Lock," he...
EBI & CJJ Announce New Female-Only Grappling Event Called “Medusa”
Eddie Bravo and the team behind EBI and CJJ will be starting a new grappling promotion called Medusa, which will be a league open only...
These Are Your Competitors For Kasai Pro 4
The grappling world is set to be rocked by the Kasai Pro 4 grappling tournament taking place today at 6 pm in New York...
The 4th Secretly Filmed Shugyo Invitational Episode Features An End No...
A few weeks ago, news of the Shugyo Invitational made waves around the jiu-jitsu community. The newly hatched promotion, which features some of the...
Gordon Ryan Out Of King Of The Mat Tournament Due To...
ADCC 99kg and absolute champion Gordon Ryan has had to withdraw from next Saturday's King of the Mat tournament in Ohio, according to a...
Most Commonly Used Guards In Jiu-Jitsu
The great thing about Jiu-Jitsu is that there are so many options. Every single practitioner will prefer different positions and have different views on...
Submission Underground Pro Grappling , Portland Oregon
It seems that professional grappling events have become more and more prominent in the community at large. It all started with Metamoris and now...
Gordon Ryan Replaces Jake Shields, Will Compete On Craig Jones’ Team...
In a huge surprise for jiu-jitsu fans, Gordon Ryan will be returning to competition this Friday for the first time since February.
In a social...
Why Californian Athletes Do It Better (worlds/pans/California based tournaments)
Have you noticed that athletes from California tend to do pretty well at The World Championships? I am sure you have, I mean it’s...