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Surf Bully Tells BJJ Black Belt to 'Go Back to Your Country.' It Did Not Go the Way He Expected.

Surf Bully Tells BJJ Black Belt to 'Go Back to Your Country.' It Did Not Go the Way He Expected.

May 08, 2026 · bjj-real-world, community
Last Saturday morning at Steamer Lane, a surfer ended up face-down on the shore, mid-apology, being held in a submission by the guy he'd just threatened to beat up. Then he said it again.
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Chuck Norris's BJJ Black Belt: First Celebrity Credential In History Nobody Questioned

Chuck Norris's BJJ Black Belt: First Celebrity Credential In History Nobody Questioned

May 06, 2026 · belt-promotions, celebrity-bjj
March 2026 was, among other things, the month the BJJ community decided to audit every martial arts credential in existence. Senator Markwayne Mullin told a congressional staffer he was a "black belt world champion" who defeated a Gracie at Worlds.
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Jay Rod Is Definitely Not Training at Simple Man, Says Gym Where Jay Rod Is Training

Jay Rod Is Definitely Not Training at Simple Man, Says Gym Where Jay Rod Is Training

May 05, 2026 · accountability, b-team
Jay Rodriguez — the ADCC silver medalist banned from B-Team in May 2025https://bjjdoc.com/2025/05/07/jay-rodriguez-j-rod-makes-a-statement-after-b-team-confirms-he-was-banned/ for predatory behavior toward female teammates — is training at Simple Man Martial Arts. The gym says he's not.
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Today Has Six Major Grappling Events On Three Continents. The Community Has Already Decided It's Bored.

Today Has Six Major Grappling Events On Three Continents. The Community Has Already Decided It's Bored.

Apr 25, 2026 · adcc, brasileiro
Six major grappling events are running today. By tonight, somebody you know will be on a podcast explaining that jiu-jitsu doesn't promote itself.
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Accused Grappler Returns to Training at Simple Man — Community Debates Whether One-Year Timeout at Your Brother's Gym Counts

Accused Grappler Returns to Training at Simple Man — Community Debates Whether One-Year Timeout at Your Brother's Gym Counts

Apr 11, 2026 · accountability, community
Jacob "Jay Rod" Rodriguez is training at Simple Man Martial Arts again. If you need a second to process that sentence, take your time.
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Danaher's New Instructional Has AI Cover Art. The Training Partner Has Four Legs. BJJ Fanatics Has Done This Before.

Danaher's New Instructional Has AI Cover Art. The Training Partner Has Four Legs. BJJ Fanatics Has Done This Before.

Apr 05, 2026 · ai-art, bjj-fanatics
BJJ Fanatics released a new John Danaher instructional last week. "Master the Move: Toreando Guard Pass." $197. The cover art featured a training partner with four legs. One of the feet was upside down. The...
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Danaher's New Instructional Cover Features AI-Generated Uke With Four Legs

Danaher's New Instructional Cover Features AI-Generated Uke With Four Legs

Apr 05, 2026 · ai-art, bjj-fanatics
John Danaher's entire career pivoted on a single observation about legs. In the mid-2000s, Dean Lister asked him a question that would reshape competitive grappling: "Why would you ignore 50% of the human body?" Danaher...
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UFC BJJ 7 Had The Best Finish Rate In Promotion History. The Community's Response: 'The Product Still Sucks.'

UFC BJJ 7 Had The Best Finish Rate In Promotion History. The Community's Response: 'The Product Still Sucks.'

Apr 04, 2026 · community, grappling-promotions
Five submissions in eight matches. A 62.5% finish rate — the best in seven events. Two title changes. An 18-year-old rear-naked choking a veteran in two minutes flat. Adele Fornarino kneebar'ing her opponent so fast...
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