Is Trash Talking Now Becoming the Norm in Jiu-Jitsu?
After the UFC 229 debacle, many people from the Jiu-Jitsu community are outraged by the level of trash talking that led to the chaos that ensued after the main event. Perhaps if the incident had not been instigated by a notable black belt in the sport (who is no stranger to drama), this may not […]
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No Hard Feelings: A&P x Bodega World Domination Collection
Bodega and Jiu-Jitsu outfitter Albino and Preto are set to release their second collaborative effort, “World Domination,” celebrating globetrotting martial arts competition with an international travel themed capsule collection. The collection includes two kimonos (white and black color ways), a long sleeve compression top with matching grappling shorts, an assortment of graphic tees, and a […]
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Save the Trash Talking for MMA?
On Sunday, a thread on Edwin Najmi’s Facebook post about the Brasileiro escalated pretty quickly when black belt Abraham Marte made a comment about how wild the crowd goes when “douchebags” fight. Namely Aj Agazarm. What seemed like a playful interaction between Marte and Agazarm quickly turned into Marte calling out Aj on his “bullsh*t,” […]
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