The Jiu-Jitsu community is infamous for coming together in times of need. Whether one of our own have fallen ill, experienced a sudden loss of a loved one, had things stolen from them, or pretty much anything for which they need help but are too humble to ask for it. This is one of those […]
Continue readingWhile one of the most exciting Jiu-Jitsu competitions of the year has come and gone, there is still very much a large buzz about wins, losses, and of course, accusations of performance enhancing drug use (PEDs). Last year, we wrote about the big deal of BOMBA in BJJ, but much of the “roid” rage (no […]
Continue readingWith the 2019 PANS just days away, the IBJJF recently announced that they would now be featuring money prizes for the winners of the black belt divisions and the black belt open class male and female champions. The prize money varies from $4,000 – $7,000, depending on how many people are registered in the respective […]
Continue readingIn order for a product to be sold, there has to be some factor of value and benefit for the consumer. Clothing keeps us warm and protects our bodies, food gives us energy and nutrients, schooling gives us knowledge and so forth. Entertainment gives us many different emotions such as happiness, sadness and excitement. Gordon […]
Continue readingAfter 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 […]
Continue readingA week before one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, I find myself on a sunny Saturday morning in an unfamiliar part of the city, The ROW in Downtown Los Angeles. A place originally known as the Los Angeles Terminal Market, played a huge role in the distribution of produce throughout the country […]
Continue readingBodega 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 […]
Continue readingIf you were around Jiu-Jitsu in the 2000’s, you’d know that Jared Weiner was one of the strongest American competitors in the sport during that decade. Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Weiner is more notably known as the founder of BJJ United and TAC Team, two associations that have also produced a plethora of champions as […]
Continue readingAbout a month ago, on behalf of one of his female brown belt students, 2nd degree black belt Carlos Melo presented the Jiu-Jitsu community with an ordeal of concern. When he asked his student, who is in her fifties, if she was competing at the upcoming 2018 IBJJF Pan Championships, she replied by saying she […]
Continue readingEarlier this week, the Federacao de Jiu-Jitsu do Rio de Janeiro, the first Jiu-Jitsu federation in the world created by Carlos and Helio Gracie, made a controversial announcement that purple and brown belts were not allowed to teach. “In Jiu Jitsu, only those who can teach are those who have the black belt. Whoever has […]
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