Submission grappling is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. ADCC gets more and more popular with each iteration and athletes like Gordon Ryan are known by even casual MMA fans now. While submission grappling is getting the respect it deserves, certain figures from the past remain largely
Read moreThe King is coming to a cage somewhere near you. According to his coach and long-time training partner, Garry Tonon, we are set to see Gordon Ryan make his MMA debut in 2020. Tonon, who himself has made a highly-successful, let slip with an interesting tidbit about Ryan’s MMA timeline
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is fast becoming a popular sports among kids around the world, but a recent study cautions against kids focusing on just one sport too early in their development. Brian M. Cash, MD from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California at Los Angeles recently
Read moreFrom the outside the appeal of combat sports is alluring. Many wish they could fight under the bright lights, make millions and be a star, but the reality of being a professional mixed martial artist is far from idyllic. In a sport full of extroverts, Nick Diaz stood alone as
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Read more2018 was a tough year for Demi Lovato. The singer was on death’s door following a heroin overdose. Lovato, like so many of us, sought solace in the mats and it appears her hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed by her instructor. Lovato, who suffers from Bipolar disorder, uses BJJ as
Read moreIn our new series: “BJJ Archive”, we will chronicle some of the forgotten moments of our sport’s history in popular culture. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of a veritable group of bad-asses, but it turns out that when the cameras stop rolling, the real beast is one of the
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When it comes to buying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gear, the most important thing in my opinion is choosing a brand with a proven history. Kingz is fast becoming one of the most well respected jiu jitsu apparel brands in the worlds and recently I had the opportunity to try one
Read moreFor many fighting live on UFC Fight Pass would be the culmination of a hard training camp and the aftermath would allow some well deserved rest, but there aren’t many grapplers like Eoghan O’Flanagan. O’Flanagan, 23, has steadily been making a name for himself across the UK grappling scene in
Read moreNothing is as terrifying as fear itself. For those who suffer from panic attacks, the pervasive nature of the affliction can take over their lives. While not amidst a panic attack, sufferers will avoid places that could bring on an anxious episode. Slowly, but surely, panic attacks can begin to
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