The realm of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has seen many legendary figures, but few have impacted the sport as deeply as Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. The Dagestani-born coach and father of undefeated… Read More

 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has seen a meteoric rise in popularity over the past decade. With this surge, numerous YouTube channels have emerged, providing fans with insights, news, break… Read More

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has given us countless memorable moments and legendary fighters. Determining the "Greatest of All Time" (GOAT) is subjective and often sparks debate among fans. Howe… Read More

 The world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has seen a surge in popularity over the past few decades. With this rise, numerous training camps and gyms have emerged, each producing top-tier f… Read More

 UFC 292, held on August 19, 2023, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, was a spectacle that MMA fans won't soon forget. The event marked the UFC's seventh visit to Boston, and it… Read More

 Il y a vingt ans, le MMA (arts martiaux mixtes) et l'UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) étaient des termes principalement connus des adeptes des sports de combat. Aujourd'hui… Read More

 Amateur wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are two combat sports that, on the surface, might seem quite different. However, delve deeper, and you'll find they share many technique… Read More

 UFC 295 is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable. Scheduled for November 11, 2023, at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City, this mixed martial arts event… Read More

 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has grown significantly in popularity over the past few decades, both as a martial art and a sport. While BJJ is an effective and engaging discipline, like al… Read More

 Milan, often recognized as the fashion capital of the world, is not just about haute couture and runway shows. The city also boasts a thriving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) scene, offering… Read More

 Corfu, a picturesque island in Greece, is renowned for its rich history, stunning beaches, and vibrant culture. But beyond its scenic beauty and historical landmarks, Corfu is emerging… Read More

 Dubai, the shimmering jewel of the Middle East, is not just a hub for luxury and innovation but also a prime destination for martial arts enthusiasts. With the rise of Mixed Martial Ar… Read More

 Tel-Aviv, the vibrant city on Israel's Mediterranean coast, is not just known for its beaches, nightlife, and culture but also for its thriving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) scene. With se… Read More

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 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), unlike many other individual martial arts, carries a deep-rooted sense of community and team spirit. While an athlete competes alone on the mats, behind them… Read More

 Paris, famous for its romantic allure, iconic landmarks, and rich history, has a growing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) scene that might be lesser-known but is no less passionate. If you're… Read More

 London, the historic and bustling capital of England, is not only known for its iconic landmarks, like the Big Ben or the Tower Bridge, but also for its burgeoning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Read More

Chicago, known for its deep-dish pizzas, towering skyscrapers, and rich history, is also a bustling hub for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you're in Chi-town for a visit or looking to settle i… Read More

 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has seen an explosion in popularity over the years. New York City, being a hub for numerous activities, naturally has a thriving BJJ scene. Here, we break dow… Read More

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization. Fighters often step into the octagon, hoping for more than just victory: they dream of fame a… Read More

 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has exploded in popularity over the past two decades, creating global superstars and captivating fans worldwide. But what is it that makes some fighters more p… Read More

 The UFC is all set to deliver another electrifying night of fights with UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley. Taking place at the iconic TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, this event promis… Read More

 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has evolved from being a niche sport to a global phenomenon. With its growing popularity, there has been a surge in content surrounding the sport, particularly… Read More

 UFC 294, set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 21, 2023, promises to be a thrilling continuation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's tradition of delivering… Read More

London, the vibrant capital of England, is not only a hub for culture, history, and business but also a hotspot for martial arts enthusiasts. From traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to striking… Read More

 Journeying towards a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a deeply transformative experience, one that combines technical acumen, physical prowess, and mental resilience. To trul… Read More

 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is not only a mentally and physically rewarding sport; it's also a lifestyle for many. However, as with many hobbies and sports, BJJ comes with its set of cos… Read More

 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and grappling are disciplines that have witnessed tremendous growth over the past few decades. A sport once practiced by a niche community in Brazil has now e… Read More

In the world of MMA, reaching the pinnacle of success demands much more than mere talent or ambition. The journey to becoming a top-tier fighter is shaped by a combination of critical factor… Read More

 Earning a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt is a remarkable accomplishment, and it requires a well-rounded skill set that extends beyond fundamental techniques. As you progress on y… Read More

 Folk style wrestling, deeply rooted in American sports culture, has been a breeding ground for some of the most dominant athletes in combat sports. Over the past three years, several e… Read More

 Joe Rogan, a renowned comedian, actor, and podcast host, has an undying fascination with martial arts, particularly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Beyond his illustrious career in entertai… Read More

 Judo, an ancient martial art founded in Japan, has evolved into a global sport with a fiercely competitive landscape. Today, some remarkable athletes stand out as the leading judo play… Read More

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has taken root and flourished in Germany, attracting a diverse community of passionate practitioners across the nation. As the sport gains momentum, several excepti… Read More

 The art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has found a thriving home in France, with a dynamic community of dedicated practitioners scattered across the country. Amongst this bustling scene… Read More

 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has become a flourishing martial art and combat sport in London, UK, with numerous gyms offering top-notch training for practitioners of all levels. Whether y… Read More

 Cauliflower ear, a common yet often misunderstood condition in the world of grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), is a deformity that occurs due to repetitive trauma to the external… Read More

 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) demands a well-rounded skill set that includes proficiency in various martial arts disciplines. Among these, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), wrestling, and judo are… Read More

 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitions demand a combination of technical finesse, agility, endurance, and strength. To excel in the competitive arena, BJJ practitioners must complement… Read More

 Attaining the blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) within a year is a commendable goal that requires dedication and strategic training. While consistent training forms the bedrock of… Read More

 In recent years, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity, captivating individuals worldwide and transcending its niche origins. This martial art… Read More

What a great story so far in the lightweight division. Perhaps one of the most exciting and competitive division today in the UFC Read More

 Google trends helps us visualise the extent a UFC star is being searched for and with Islam Makhachev taking over from Khabib and representing Russia and Dagestan here is a graph how t… Read More

 It was eventually going to happen. Dagestan and Russia generally is a strong MMA nation but Khabib team camp is setting a new standard for mma. Islam Makhachev is the new UFC ligh… Read More

Competition training for BJJ and grappling can sometimes be demotivating. The constant grind can wear out the body and the mind and it is important to vary training methods. One of the… Read More

fighter_nameranked_opponents_faced0Khabib Nurmagomedov{'Justin Gaethje': 'win', 'Dustin Poirier': 'win', 'Conor McGregor': 'win', 'Al Iaquinta': 'win'}1Justin Gaethje{'Khabib Nurmagomedov':… Read More

 1. Damage - one of the main reasons why I would put Khabib as #1 is damage. He has never really taken any kind of damage compared to Jon Jones or Fedor Emelianenko. Those guys at… Read More

Dan Hooker is the nicest guy but ranking dynamics is just an example of how crooked the UFC ranking system really is. Lets go back in time to UFC 226 in July 2018 where he fought and be… Read More

 1. Contact the academies you can find either via website email or via Facebook / social media. Try to find out whether their classes are running and what is going on. A lot of the… Read More

 I admit that I am using only fighter fight data where they competed in UFC or other UFC owned organisation such as Strikeforce, Pride and others. I would argue that many of the smaller… Read More

If you have been following Khabib's success thanks mainly to his incredible grappling ability in the UFC's lightweight division, take a look at this graph, showing the top 15 ranked UFC ligh… Read More

These days with the Coronavirus are hard for us all!The best thing to do is keep your cardio guys by doing hill running in my opinion and keep your head up!It may be that in fact the Tony Fe… Read More

After more than ten years training brazilian jiu jitsu, I definitely feel that in order to achieve the next level of confidence and excellence in technique, one needs to gain a good und… Read More

There cost of private lessons varies a lot but I think on average its about as follows:1. Purple belts - $30 per hour or 20-30 UK pounds2. Brown belts - $45-50 per hour or around 40 UK pound… Read More

Whether you are a serious competitor or an avid UFC fan, or just training brazilia jiu jitsu for self defense, we all are looking to improve our grappling game. Here are my tips:1. Train Mor… Read More

Your Checklist to gain your Brazilia Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt:1. Learn a Take Down!!  - doesnt matter which one it is. Just try to learn one that you feel most comfortable with and just go f… Read More

The upcoming UFC 223 main event looks is due to feature Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson on April 7 2018. These two guys have proven themselves to have the incredible ability to get the… Read More

I think one aspect of BJJ that is not talked about enough is regarding building up an all-round game.Classical BJJ has been oriented at judo take downs, passing the guard => mount => t… Read More

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is famed for being one of the martial arts where you truly have to earn your black belt on the mat with thousands of hours of drilling and sparring, showing the people ar… Read More

Most of us at some point in our training starts to feel like they've hit a wall. Either its during grueling training when suddenly you start losing to guys that have been training far less t… Read More

1. Try to avoid talking BJJ/UFC/Grappling related to her and NEVER do grappling moves on her. That will make her either MAD or BORED!!2. If you want to get some training in, you've got to ma… Read More

Every brazilian jiu jitsu player from white to black belt loves to buy a new gi - the main uniform in bjj which looks a bit like the judo gi and sometimes referred to as the kimono (wrongly)… Read More

On the first weekend of November 2014, IBJJF organized its first GI and No-Gi event featuring more than 300 athletes with particular strong participation in the GI event. Many local team com… Read More

One of the most incredible jiu jitsu players in the GI today in my opinion. Exceptional mobility, great passer and guard player, very fun to watch.Nicknamed "Bad Boy" this guy has beaten som… Read More

Very exciting to see that the Russian BJJ scene and Moscow in particular is booming. IBJJF is organizing the first ever event in town which hopefully will be a great success and for sure a b… Read More

While it may have been the original intention of Helio Gracie's to develop a martial art for real life combat, sport jiu jitsu is flourishing around the world and growing at an impressive pa… Read More

I think most academies you will go to, people will tell you that it does not matter what belt you are and that what is more important is technique. While I cannot agree more to this statemen… Read More

Roger Gracie is a great inspiration for me. Below is a demo I found on youtube of his amazing back take technique which I will be working on in the next couple of weeks. What I like about it… Read More

We have all enjoyed Roger Gracie's mma career to date and no doubt if he continues he will have some success but I would like to dedicate this post to ask Roger to return back to BJJ!!Roger… Read More

Jiu jitsu is constantly evolving. The new generation of bjj superstars that included the "holy trinity" Roger Gracie, Marcelo Garcia and Ronaldo Jacare, have now moved on to new things, eith… Read More

I am a second year blue belt at the moment. Up until a few months ago, I used to train around 3 times per week as the norm which I think is how much most guys train at my academy. Recently h… Read More

I was just watching this video below of Marcelo Garcia sparring and just amazed how nice he uses that x-guard position to get under his opponent and sweep. Very often I get in this position… Read More

Victor Cesar Bota it looks like is still working on his debut film bring the story via film to the massess. I love it when I see some jiu jitsu in movies but I think it is also extremel… Read More

Working on my deep half guard guys! Enjoying the detail with this position. Used to find it difficult to get under there but as time goes on its natural.Ryan Hall in this video mentions one… Read More

October 14 Metamoris Jiu Jitsu Pro Invitational.A stacked card of super fights that will take place in San Diego CaliforniaRoger Gracie vs Marcus Almeida Buchecha will headline the event and… Read More

"In a comparison of coolness, the berimbolo will always trounce the scissor sweep. The scissor sweep is your 1995 Ford Escort. Yeah, it starts, and it’s mostly reliable. It will g… Read More

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a sport where hard work and dedication matters a lot more than talent. While from time to time you will see guys that have a background in grappling and will come in d… Read More

Most of us are training and enjoying the jiu jitsu lifestyle every day. You come to practice and normally you do ok against guys of the same grade. Some lower grades you can demolish while h… Read More

Passing the guard in my opinion is one of the most important components of the BJJ game and the reason for the success of such all time greats as Roger Gracie and Rodolfo Viera.My thinking i… Read More

Guys I thought I would write this post, perhaps some will dislike it and we have to respectful to other martial arts but there comes a point when you simply just have to open people's eyes t… Read More

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu I believe has a real potential to become a successful a popular sport despite what critics may say in my opinion. Beginning of this year, the IBJJF Europeans had over 300… Read More

The International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation is the largest and dominant organization in bjj competition around the world. The Worlds (Mundials), Pan Ams and Europeans are extremely succ… Read More

Guys if you're coming to Moscow, Russia check out these gyms:Lion TeamLion is the oldest BJJ club in Moscow and has two branches, Lion Crocus (located on the border between Moscow and Moscow… Read More