Tap Cancer Out founder Jon Thomas spoke to Grappling Insider about the impact the inaugural CJI had on the organization. By all accounts, the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) was a resounding success. From massive viewership numbers to electrifying and unforgettable matches, to the overwhelmingly positive response from the BJJ
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Gordon Ryan has responded to a $1 million challenge match from former teammate Nick Rodriguez and has provided many stipulations for that match to occur. A third showdown between former Danaher Death Squad teammates Gordon Ryan and Nick Rodriguez is currently one of the biggest matches to be made in
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Craig Jones released screenshots of a conversation he had with former teammate Gordon Ryan after CJI and ADCC 2024. The rivalry between former Danaher Death Squad teammates Craig Jones and Gordon Ryan is now at an all-time high. Fresh off a busy weekend that saw Jones’ inaugural Craig Jones Invitational
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Get a look at the Tap, Nap, And Snap Newsletter, which takes a fun, weekly look at all things BJJ. Beyond the news, interviews, and analysis you can find here at Grappling Insider, there exists a weekly newsletter that takes an often humourous look at the world of BJJ. The
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Get a sneak peek and read an excerpt from “Keep Rolling,” the new book by Jon Jordan about all things BJJ. Army helicopter pilot and BJJ black belt Jon Jordan has recently released “Keep Rolling,” a not-so-serious but insightful look at the culture and art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The book
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Craig Jones believes that Gordon Ryan’s online persona has not helped grow the sport of no-gi submission grappling. Craig Jones has a unique perspective on Gordon Ryan and his impact on the sport of submission grappling. As a former teammate of Ryan’s on the now-defunct Danaher Death Squad, Jones is
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Reigning ONE submission grappling world champion Mikey Musumeci plans to undergo regular voluntary drug testing. Mikey Musumeci has long been a vocal critic of steroids and PEDs in jiu-jitsu. He is now taking that stance a step further and has announced plans to take regular, voluntary drug tests to prove
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These are Grappling Insider’s recommendations for the top 10 best books on the market for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) grappler. Avid BJJ practitioners know that learning the art doesn’t stop when class is over. Quite the opposite, most grapplers love to consume BJJ content outside of the gym – whether
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Top no-gi competitor Craig Jones revealed his steroid stack in preparation for his upcoming match against Rafael Lovato Jr. Steroid usage in professional submission grappling has become a bit of an open secret, with promotions turning a blind eye to rampant PED use and a number of top competitors openly
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Elite no-gi competitor Dante Leon spoke in detail about the ways he would like to see the culture of BJJ improve. A world-class black belt since 2017, Dante Leon is a close observer of the BJJ community and culture. The current Who’s Number One lightweight champion recently spoke to Grappling
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