Jon Jones Announces Grappling Match With Jake Hager, Hager Denies It
As it starts to look a lot like Christmas, we may be celebrating another event: the return of Jon Jones. Breaking The News While the former UFC Champion isn’t stepping …
Donald Cerrone vs. Craig Jones Announced For Combat Jiu-Jitsu ‘Super Fight’
UFC welterweight Donald Cerrone and jiu-jitsu ace Craig Jones are set to collide. Cerrone has been known to turn it up a notch with his striking but his groundwork is …
Betty Broadhurst in her 60s Receives Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
At the age of 60-yo Betty Broadhurst has received a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Betty started training at the age of 54 and after almost a decade of training, coach …
Paul Craig Gets BJJ Black Belt Following UFC 263, Congratulated By Jamahal Hill
Scotland’s Paul Craig got a massive win at UFC 263, after dislocating Jamahal Hill’s elbow. These grappling skills were enough to earn him his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, which he …
Gordon Ryan Tells Joe Rogan What It Will Take For Him To Make MMA Debut
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans have been wondering when Gordon Ryan might make the move to MMA. He has finally opened up about what it will take to do that, when speaking …
Famous MMA Fighters Who’ve Competed In Jiu-Jitsu
Becoming an MMA fighter is a brutal and demanding career choice, and yet, many MMA fighters still choose to compete outside of the cage, too. Competing in jiu-jitsu or submission …
5 Things To Know Before You Start BJJ
When many people first hear the term “Brazilian jiu-jitsu,” they think about many traditional martial arts that involve strikes, kicks, and stances. More recently, the popularity of mixed martial arts …
Craig Jones To Face Gabi Garcia In Intergender Grappling Match
There is an argument that can be made that Craig Jones and Gabi Garcia are the best male and female grapplers in the world today. Now they will be facing …
The Mental Health Benefits of BJJ
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a physically demanding martial art that can help you get into great shape while teaching you practical skills that can be used for self-defense. Many people have …
Gordon Ryan Signs With ONE Championship, Will Compete In MMA
Some fans of BJJ have been wanting to see Gordon Ryan make the move to MMA for a while. Now it seems that the wait is going to be over …
Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is Good For Kids
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is often touted as a great way for adults to get in shape, meet friends, and learn a new practical skill. Kids can also greatly benefit from this …
Why BJJ Students Should Also Take Kickboxing Classes
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a physically demanding grappling art that will help you build strength, physical endurance, and cardio. It’s no surprise that even life-long athletes in other sports feel both …
Should You Train Jiu-Jitsu For Sport Or Self-Defense?
Jiu-jitsu is often touted as a great martial art for self-defense. Learning to grapple is an effective way to protect yourself, especially with so many street fights ending up on …
BJJ Is The Best Martial Art For Getting In Shape
When searching for an effective and maintainable way to get in shape, it helps to find a type of exercise that you enjoy. There are many people who love lifting …
10 BJJ Athletes Who’ve Made The Jump To MMA
Given how often fights go to the ground, it’s no secret that having an extensive background in jiu-jitsu is helpful for athletes who want to get into MMA. While some …
How Many Years Does It Take To Earn A BJJ Black Belt?
It’s no secret that earning a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu takes a serious investment of time, effort, and discipline. BJJ is a martial art with a seemingly endless number …